The San Francisco call., 1909-12-08
Mrs. Virgil BOgue, in Statement,
Traces Lineage of Carlo
Lucien Baron
Greatly Annoyed by Erroneous
Reports Concerning Daugh-
ters' Engagement
Quiet Wedding Before Holidays
VIII Be Followed by Honey
moon in Europe
Future Homes of POrtOIa Queen
Viii Be in Rome and
New York
Especial Dispoioh 10 The CALI

lOrEC1ci DfSpoich 10 nc Soit
\ YEW YORK, Dec. Mrs. Virgil
M Bogue, wife OF the engineer. has
4 been greatly annoyed over some
erroneous statements printed con-
cerning the engagement OF her daugh-
ter. Miss Vergilia Bogue- Tonight she
gave 10 The Call the following formal
statement
~Mr and Mrs V. G. Bogue of New
York and San Francisco announce the
engagement OF their daughter. Nergilia,
queen Of the PortoIa carnival, to Carlo
L,ucien Baron. only son of Virginia
Baron. former lieutenant Of Italian cav
aiary and a great friend of the late
Pope Leo and the Countess Terdalinda
da Cesarey Bron OF Rome and Perugia
Literally Educated
Mr. Baron was educated in Rome
at the University OF Turin and al
Heidelberg. and Immediately after his
education left to explore the head
waters OF the Amazon. and brought
back to the queen magnificent col
lection Of orcEids He was then en-
"a red in the diplomatic service and had
conspicuous position in the Italian
legation at Constantinople. where he
lived for several years His father is
OF savoy and bsIongs to a family which
several times refused a title. He in
berits has mothers title. and is closely
related to the Baglioni house Of Pc
rugia. the Borgias and other well
known Italian families.
He has always had talent for
painting, and three years ago. when he
came to New York. put it to use by
doing the interior decoration of several
Of the houses of his friends-the Gui-
ness house in Washington square, the
Astor house in Fifth avenue, the
Bourke Cochran house on Long island
and others.
Occasion of Meeting
He was on a visit to Lord Grey's
cousin Robin in California when he
met Miss Bogue and remained there
for six months. when he left for Italy,
whence he has returned. bringing Miss
Bogue the old family jewels of the
renaissance for an engagement pres
ent. Several fifteenth century rings
are in the group.
Owing to illness in the Cesarey
family and the fact that his presence
at home is desired. they have decided
70 have a quiet wedding toward the
holidays at the Bogue's new home,
1s Fifth avenue, and sail at once for
Europe. Members Of the Bogue fam
flv only, and four witnesses viii be
present. The first plan was large
wedding at St Patrick's cathedral Eas-
ter week. when several members of
Baron's family could have been pres
ent But illness has changed this. The
witnesses have not yet been decided on.
They are awaiting the arrival OF Mr..
Bogue"
VIII Be Countess
Miss Bogue's title at the death of her
mother in law will be Countess Vergilia
da Cesarey- Baron. r Baron inherits 4
nslsce in Perugia. a place in Rome and
q country estate. He has an income of
his own that is quite large, but greatly
depleted his fortune in his explorations
and the diplomatic service.
They expect to live in Rome and
New York, and in the latter city Mr..
Baron win probably continue his 'worls
Of Interior decoration. He is well known
in the best circles in New York and
lives al the Brevoort house with tho
duke of Villarosa and another. coun-
iryman. He is six feet one, has. the ap-
pearance Of an old Roman and has al
ways Deen an athlete"
The Calls correspondent asked Mrs
Bogue il there is any truth in a San
Francisco report that her husband is
not heartily in favor of the daughter
marriage to foreigner. She replied:
None whatever. This report doubtless
arose over correspondence that has
passed between Mr.. Bogue and myself
as to the date of the wedding