The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
MISS FRANCES ALCER 4 BRIDE Weeds Charles BurraIl Pike of Chicago. PRETTY MARRIAGE RITES PRESIDENT MCKINLEY ONE OF
 THE GUESTS. Many Officers fthe Army in Full Dress Uniforms Present
 to Witness the
 Ceremony.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

Washington, May IS.
 Under a canopy Of orchids and vines, intertwined with pink ribbon, all radiating from a softly shaded electric light, Frances Aura Alger, the young est daughter of the Secretary of War, and Charles Burrall Pike of Chicago, son of Eugene S. Pike, one of that city's most energetic and influential citizens, were married at noon to-day at the residence of Secretary Alger.
 President and Mrs. Mckinley were near the wedding party during the ceremony, as were the Vice President and Mrs. Hobart. The company was a most distinguished one and reflected in a brilliant sense the official world of the capital. The presence of so many officers of the army and navy in full dress uniforms suggested the moment ous events in which the nation IS now most interested.
 The floral adornment of the house, while as elaborate as ever seen In tnls city, was at the same time the most artistic Bridesmaid and moss roses and orchids in pink and white varie- ties were combined with asparagus and ribbon garlands. The electric lights in the ceiling of the main drawing room were made the centerS Of two canopy effects, which covered nearly the entire space In the music-room, where the permanent coloring is vel low, the same effect was attained with yellow blossoms and green vines, and in the other rooms were delicate com- binations of floral fragrance and color.
 Mrs. Alger received the guests and looked unusually handsome in a mourning costume of black silk and jetted chiffon. When the wedding march announced the entrance of the bridal procession the guests separated and an aisle was formed down the cen ter of the drawing room, through which the party passed to the waiting clergy man. The groom and his best man, MT. William Pike, entered by the east door of the drawing room. The brides par ty came by longer route, through the dining room and music room. At the head were the ushers. The bridesmaids were Miss Helen Pitts and Miss Crit tenden of Detroit. Miss Miles and Miss Jessie Gary. Miss Henry of Detroit cousin of the bride, preceded her as maid of honor.
 The brides wedding dress was of heavy white satin, made in the style of Marie Antoinette and trimmed with point lace, Her LuIIe veil was very De- coming. Browning her dark hair was a spray of orange blossoms. The groom's gift, large diamond star, was worn with other flashing gems.
 Following the ceremony the wedding breakfast was served at small tables set in the dining room, the halls and music room. The brides table was decked with white lilacs and roses. When breakfast was announced the President escorted the bride to the table.
 President and Mrs. Mckinley sat near the bride and groom, at whose table were also seated the bridesmaids, ush- CTS and parents of both bride and groom. The Marine Band played the wedding march and throughout the breakfast.
 Late this afternoon, amid vigorous pelting of old slippers and showers of rice, the couple started for honey moon jaunt. making the first part of the trip aboard the Alger private car.
 Mr. and Mrs. Pike will take plenty of time for their bridal journeying and then will settle down to housekeeping in Chicago in fine residence of their own. MT. Pike is a member of a we'll known law firm in Chicago. He is a IIorvor rd duato