The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 10, 1898, Page 29

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 1898. 29 JULD the brown-gowned padres en decades past rise from r sleep t er morn and upon the s of their r labors by the Golden what v find fa- the Hunters to the Presidlo, from Bernal ts and Lone Mountain cross to and bay and hine, for these n cannot fathers 1brance un- s will thrill the h their n by i souls of ody or fall upon erence to heed s too dul ritua gnificance of words and ic. Yesterday, as it were, since > swings the cycles so swiftly—the ople sang for 'he very love the tertide and its gentle lesson to man- h th notes of*Te Deum,” in Excelsis” ngled fe of joy that.they 1 rship God in the wilder- erday the silver-throated illness of e will mag- nce but beauty of Dol was a sandy ale, tancled grown with Montgomery ful and un- of t e who should co: cattle, horses ules lo roamed a d, and at he prey of for in tha h y d -t ancis de de los nearly was perfect in terior being ble > huts cd by roofs in the Sol- completed 1 iels of crops, d in an adobe feo us, and the and Cambon d said upon th ople whom the to worship on that f long ago, with heads bowed reverently before the imag t 1 iltar of St. Francis, patron saint Port, idio and Mission? not many hundreds of y numbered friars and nd civilians, ranch- rangely assorted hom none spoke Latin of the ser- sical Spanish tongue, re theirspeech. intelligent, for when hither more , he had men and r to found ong v , mu an lan 1s In charge of the .placed Padre Cam- latter became too ill for assisted by Friars Fer- e Ramon Abella 1 of much ability and 5 s of age, and for many years sole survivor of those who here previous to 1800. When the 1t century-was fourteen years old Abella performed burial rites Biridiana, the last of the Indians who 1 witnessed the founding of the ssion in '76. Pedro Alberni, a Span- lieutenant-colonel s by rea n- port. Diego Borica was Governor, ial, wealthy and progressive his wife the beautiful Donna alena de Urquides: nong those who received the ben- n of the snowy-stoled priesthood at far-off Sabbath were many dust has lain through undis- ed generations In the mossy, ivy- ded burying ground of Dolores. vere names that how mark the vs and byways of a great city, lls are traversed in a few space, where once the foot and beast sank knee-deep in the drifting sand. Other names are it 44{\.2 interwoven h th most romantic events of our State There were th whose descendants, Ju. mother a Vallejo, and h tro, became a distinguished figure in public annals—colonel, politician, pa- triot, Governor and grantee of several immense ranchos, including the Mari- posas; Jose Dario Arguello, founder of the Arguello famil Acting Governor in 1814-15, and s at period the most Y . il ) R (N (‘- "““ i1)g R ‘/ N 1 ’u' N\4) bassador and Envoy Plenipotentiary, is the dean of the diplomatic corps. Hé lives up to the wealth of initials suc- ceeding his name in dignity of manner and mien, and is an able representative of her Majesty. He is a large, stout, florid man ripe vears and pleasant manners, alive to the importance and honor of his position and determined that others shall realize, through him, Englaund’s pride and England’s might. So long has he been accustomed to take the lead at dinners, receptions and all i\ 4 Z ) TN \.\1% \{\i(}{)p h x93 ) A ington. The genial host wz- ably as- sisted by his wife, whose manners are 1 sympathetic, and by his ibyl, Lilian, Audrey—can- not one imagine the daughters of the Pauncefote house? Typical English girls, with complexions and faultless, high-bred manners. No greater contrast to this English household can be found than at the German embassy. Herr von Holleben, the Embassador, is a jolly bachelor, for PSSR 2/ v 2 e 7 ! & E (L \g( Y7/ ‘m,w“l}') ‘4;‘,«_/ \‘»z BNV Lome was popular, good looking and attractive and he had many friends in Washington to regret his short-sighted mistake. Senor de Lome's wife did everything to add to his popularity and was, perhaps, more of a lobbyist than any woman in the diplomatic circle. She combined infinite tact with rare dis- crjmination and she did much to sub- due the feeling against Spain. A diplomatic reception was given at the White House this winter, during a jecture was rife as to the political sig- nificance attached to this promenade. The De Lome family have many friends to sympathize, if but few to condone, for never was a woman more fitted for political lif~ or a man of more gracious courtly manners. To add to the sting, their two young sons must ever be under the cloud of their father’s disgrace and can never aspire to any position in the country to which they have returned. EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES, MISSION DOLORES, SAN FRANCISCO, ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO TO-DAY. port, presidioc and mission. They numbered fris and laymen, soldiers an ¢ one hundred years ago, with heads bowed reverently before the image at the altar of St. Francis, patron saint of our , ranchmen and Indians—a strangely assorted congregation—among whom none spoke an English word. nals, Ramon and Jodquin; Jose Aguila, a prominent Mexican s the Cas- tros, Francisco, Jose, uin and Siméon; Luis Peralta, who came with Anza when a boy, was in 1798 put in command of the San Jose Mission and became a don, securing the grant Antonio rancho, where Oakland are now; t Pachecos, cio and Miguel, and rep- s of the Galindo, Gonzales, s, Martinez and Valencia fam- ilies. From the dwarfed, thatched tule hut of the Indian, held together by dried grasses, to the architectural giant of which the Spreckels building is an ex- ample, is a far cry. One hundred vears have altered the landscape, scarred the aceof nature, and driven her primitive, improvident children forth to wage un- equal battle with thrifty newcomers, The adobes and their buflders are dust, Yerba Buena a tradition, the wilder- ness reclaimed. Civilization, in all the glory of noble achievement and the shame of vice unspeakable, is come to the Golden Gate. LILLIAN FERGUSON. DIPLOMATIC LIFE in WASHINGTON. F the stress of social life In Wash- ington prove a trial to those forced to take part in it, at least there can be no comvplaint of monotony, for when surfeited with the faultless, impassive demeanor of one legation the impulse and fire of the South can be sought at another, or the subtlety and smooth polish of still another coun- try may be studied at but a stone's throw. To drive, in a few moments, from England to Guatemala, from Spain to Germany and then to China, Japan, Hawaii, or where you will, is a feat not to be attained in any other city in the world, and, as the showman says, “It must be seen to be appreciated.” The Right Honorable Sir Julian Pauncefote, G. C. B, G. C. M. G., Em- official or private entertainments that it is almost impossible for him to brook any rivalry of the position which he claims both by right of seniority and as Emb: or, he represents on of his sovereign. But of has been forced into a second: ion on tw occasions and shington declares that he is a sad- der and a wis 2 Still, it took ths State Department to place Sir Julian Pauncefote and he did not tamely sur- render what he considered his rights. When the wealthy Mrs. Leiter invited Sir Julian and his wife to dinner, the Embassador wrote and requested a list of her guests. In her reply Mrs. Leiter named Vice-President Hobart inthelist. Sir Julian then wrote to his would-be hostess to ask where she proposed to seat her Majesty’s representative. When her answer informed him that he would follow the Vice-President he de- clined the invitation and the question became a state matter. Thus Sir Jul- ian’'s pc on and the Leiter dinner were the discussion of the hour until the State Department finally delivered the verdict, during the Grant monument ceremonies in New York; that Sir Jul- ian took precedence of all excepting the I dent and Vice-President, the President, heir-apparent to the dency, being the second man in land and therefore ahead of the Dean Embassador of the Diplomatic Corps. 2 It was shortly after this notable de- cision that President Dole of Hawaii became the guest of the nation. Presi- dent McKinley bade the Diplomatic Corps to a dinner in honor of his dis- tinguished visitor, and again Sir Jtlian lost his bearings, for immediately suc- ceeding the President of Hawail and his wife were the Hawaiian Minister, Mr. Hatch, and his wife. Sir'Julian, it is said, failed to appreciate the brilliant beard, with its splendor of rare orchid bloom, failed to enjoy the gallant as- semblage, the fair, jeweled women, the decorated foreign representatives, the costly viands, the music, the conver- sation, and, in short, all that went to make one of the most noteworthy din- ners ever seen at the White House. But if Sir Julian has faults, he also has virtues, and as a host he is un- paralleled for courtesy, hospitality and gallantry. The Pauncefotes live in a handsome mansion on Connecticut av- enue, where they entertain largely and magnificently. Their famous bal poudre was the event of this season in Wash- whom all the girls are setting their caps and for whom all the mammas have an appreciative, welcoming smile. He lives in a magnificent house, that contains the handsomest private ball- Washington, of which he takes antage. He is the host at many an informal dance, more pretentious “hop,” or still modre formal cotiilon. Having no ladies in his household, he generally asks a couple of young mar- ried women to receive with him (and at his last ball he secured the aid of two charming women—Mme. Patenotre, the lovely wife of the former French Minis- ter, and Mme. Hengelmuller von Hen- gervar of Austria-Hungary. These two are alike in their undeniable popularity, beauty, wealth and family, although of marked and distinct individuality. Madame Patenotre was a M Elver- son of Philadelphia. She was visiting in Washington when she met Monsieur Patenotre, who fell in love with her al- most at first sight. They met at a large reception. Monsieur Patenotre noticed the tall, fair girl, whose air of style and distinction added attraction to her beauty. He approached nearer; near enough to overhear the conversation she was holding with those around her. To his surprise it was in French. His interest in her was doubled; he noted the purity of her accent and listened delighted for a few moments to his mother tongue. Then he rushed off to seek for an introduction to the lovely French girl. When he learned that she was an American he was astonished, but no less interested, and from the mo- ment they were introduced his atten- tions were marked and devoted. The acquaintance begun that nivht culmi- nated scon after in a brilliant wedding. Monsieur Patenotre was alwayssome- thing of a lady Kkiller, and is not a man to forgive any slight from the fair sex. He and Assistant Secretary of State Rockhill have been throughout on un- friendly terms, the result of an old trouble in China, where, one afternoon, Monsijeur Potenotre called . on- Mrs. Rockhill and was_told that the lady was engaged. Monsieur § Patenotre never forgave this, and the rancor be- tween the Rockhills and the French Minister has been undiseuised and frank. When Secretary of State Olney was absent from Washington, and in- tercourse between Mr. Rockhill and Monsieur Patenotre was unavoidable, the situation was awkward in the ex- treme. The unfortunate Senor Dupuy de period when discussion on Cuba was hot in the House and feeling ran high. How she managed it no one knew. It must have been the result of skillful maneuvering—but for over an hour Ma- dame de Lome walked through the spa- cious rooms of the White House on the arm of Secretary Sherman. She was the observed of all observers and con- But at least Senor de Lome can re- tire with his grief and his regrets. Senor Lazo Arriaga o1 Guatemala, who has lately lost his wife, cannot be alone with his sorrow, for he is still repre- senting his country, and he must fill his place in th: Washington season. Senor Lazo Arriaga and his wife were quoted as an ideal couple, cited as the ST. FRANCIS DE ASSISI (MISSION DOLORES) PREVIOUS TO love match of the diplomatic corps. Mme. Lazo Arriaga was a Castilian beauty—the type of exquisite, re wol.ankind of which one reads. She was the idol of her husband, and they were a nioble-looking pair. Mme. T -zo Arrigga’s death was particularly sad, for she left nine children, the youngest a baby of but a week or two. Another house with an element of tragedy hovering about it is that of the Brazilian legation. Seror Men- donca is threatened with total blind- ness, and it is a pathetic si~ht to see his wife guiding his steps through the gay and brilliant assemblages of a Washington season. Senor Mendonca has the finest collection of paintings in ‘Washington. He has the true artistic temperament, and his pictures Lave al- ways been his delight. The affliction that will take from him the sight of his dearly loved tr sures is particularly deplorable. Mme. Mendonca looks like a Spanish woman, though she is an American. She was born in Maine, but went to Brazil when quite young. There she became a governess to Senor Mendonca’s daughters, and while in that position he fell in love with her. Strangers always think her a Spaniard from her appearance and an attractive little accent. The most popular receptions in Washington are those given by the Mexican Minister and Mme. Romero. It Is hard to define just wherein lies the secret of their success above oth- ers, but the palm is theirs. Mme. Ro- mero, like Mme. Pat notre, is also from Philadelphia. She was a Miss Allen, an heiress and a belle. The Romeros have been longer in ‘he diplomatic corps than any other foreign representatives. Miss Murphy, a handsome San Fran- cisco girl, married a diplomat, Mr. Vincent Dominguez, secretary of the legation of the Argentine Republic. Mme. Dominguez flashed like a meteor upon the social season; her gowns, her jewels and her rich beauty making her a dazzling center for admiring gaze. But a powerful rival to all these fair women is the tiny-footed Mrs. Wu, the ‘wife of Mr. Wu Ting-Yang, for when- ever she appears she is the center of attraction. To no woman, nu matter how fond her liege lord, is accorded such attentions as the Chinese Min- ister showers on his small-footed wife. After they have made their bows to host and hostess Mr. Wu invariably lifts his wife in " is arms and carries her to a seat near by, while the big- footed women of other countries stand around with the men, and no doubt often sigh for the enforced repose of Mrs. Wu. The Chinese Minister is considered one of the brightest and wittiest men in Washington and he has the repu- tation of being able to tell a story that would make Chauncey Depew look anx- jously to his laurels.” At one of the famous Gridiron dinners—for which in- vitations are eagerly sought and where only the brightest and most popular men obtain access—the best story told after dinner was that related by Mr. ‘Wu Ting-Yang. Mr. Kwali, the interpreter of the Chi- nese legation, is married to a pretty blonde from Springfield, Massachusetts. They have one baby, as have also the ‘Wus, and they all live together in the Chinese legation. When the ladies of the legations, the Ministers and Embassadors, the Secre- tary of State—the only member of the Cabinet invited to a diplomatic dinner —and about fifteen distinguished priv- ate citizens assemble at the Whita House, it is indeed a brilliant gather- ing. The guests, about sixty-three in all, are presented in the e: room to President and Mrs. McKinley by Col- onel Binghgm. First, the four Embas- sadors with Sir Julian Pauncefote at the head, and then the Ministers in the order of their arrival at the Cap- itol, the oldest resident coming first. Mrs. McKinley sits at the right hand of the President—instead of opposite him as did Mrs. Cleveland—because she is subject to fainting spells and her de- voted, lover-like husband wants her by his side, where she is the recipient of his watchful attentions. This manner of placing husband and wife is remarked upon by many, but, as Herr von Hol- leben has remarked, it is all in the cus- tom of a country; to a German diplo- mat it is the most natural to see the President and his wife seated thus, be- cause the Empress always sits at the right of the Emperor, being considered the first lady at all times. Upon Lady Pauncefote devolves the duty of signaling to the ladies to rise; perhaps this motion is in many cases not unwelcome, for in the placing of sixty-three guests many a trying situ- ation must be involved. No doubt sparking interchange of thought is la- bored with the Minister from Korea, no less than when uncongeniality dampens one's powers of repartee. RICHARD HAMILTON POTTS. ol ITS RESTORATION. Sharing the fate of the other California missions, Misslon Dolores gradually fell into partial decay, as portrayed by the above sketch, drawn from a photograph taken in 1855. Restored later it s to-day in as excellent a state ©of presexvation ag§ any of its contemporaries, with the possible.exception of the misslon at Santa Barbaras