Arizona republican., 1922-04-11

too much of city for him. He was
not at all intrigued by the distinc-
ton OF owning one of the capitals
show places. a residence facing the
White House across Lafayette square
a place that was considered by some
to be even more desirably located
than the executive mansion. There
was some talk at one time of build
ing new presidential residence on
the site of this home offered to Web
ster. Yet Webster refused the re-
sponsibility of owning permanently
so fine an establishment He pre-
ferred his farm lands at Marshfield.
in Massachusetts
Webster, the Gourmet
The tradition of Daniel Webster the
great orator is so firmly implanted
in the American mind that his other
characteristics are almost overlooked.
An interesting side of the man which
Washington society remembered long
after he was gone was that he was
an epicure of distinction
He would go marketing regularly
himself TO be sure of having the best
OF everything on his table. He was
always attended. however. by a serv-
ant to carry the basket and bundles.
The excellence of Webster's dinners
vitations TO dine with the secretary
of state were accepted eagerly.
When Lord Ashburton came to this
country TO arrange the famous Ash
burton treaty between England and
the United States he and Webster
met often at the dinner table for their
conferences. Ashburton, at the home
placed at his disposal served elabo-
rate European dishes. Webster In his
turn offered the delicacies of the
states prepared by Monica, a colored
cook, said to have been a genius in
her line.
One historian says that MAINE sal
mon. Massachusetts, nackerel. New
Jersey oysters. Florida shad. Ken
tucky beef. West Virginia mutton,
Illinois prairie chickens. Virginia ter
rapin, Maryland crabs, Delaware can
vasbacks and South Carolina rice
birds were served by Monica and
served in a style that made banker
diplomat admit their superiority" to
the Parision dishes he had hitherto
chanpioned
Websters Famous Punch
1t is also worthy of record that
Daniel Webster in his role of ep-
icurean set a record for punch. A
most expensive variety was known
as Daniel Webster punch. inquiry
was made the legal experts of the
government prohibition enforcement
bureau as to whether this article
might quote the ingredients of this
once famous beverage. After con-
sidering the circumstances of the
case, the fact that no quantities OF
the ingredients and no directions for
compounding the drink are given. and
that Daniel Webster punch is now
past history anyway, the officials OF
the bureau decided that it could be
described Here is what went into
IL in the Old days: Medford rum.
brandy. champagne. arrack. maras-
chino. strong green tea, lemon juice
and sugar.
Webster left the mansion on La
fayette square after he gave up his
political position, and w. W. Cor
coran bought 1t. To all Washington
the name of w. w. Corcoran is a
household word This banker and phi-
lanthropist was at one time the rich
est man in the capital. He gave the
city the Corcoran art gallery. He
founded and endowed the Louis home
for gentlewomen in reduced circum-
stances. And he was responsible for
the return to this country of the body
of John Howard Payne. author of
Home Sweet Home" Payne had
died in Tunis. Africa where he held