New-York tribune., 1901-09-22
WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT.
MRS ROOSEVELTs DOMESTIC TASTES
HER INTERESTING FAMILY.

Much interest is felt in the new Lady of the
: White House." she has studiousiy kept herseh
aloof from public notice far as possible IL WAS
until Colonel Roosevelt became Nice-Presioen'
that she consented to allow her picture to be pub
lished by the press. and then it was only upon MT
| Roosevelt's suggestion that the wife of pup
! lie man she owed certain obligations to the pup
J lie and should not refuse to accept them
! At her first official appearances in Albany as
wife of the Governor of New-York Mrs Rooseveit
created a most pleasant impression as she mas
charming manner quiet but cordial. and a face
indicative of character.
The lovely domestic atmosphere that was con-
spcuous part of the White House life during Presi
dent and Mrs McKinley's residence will be con-
tinued in his successors case. predict al VINO
know the Roosevelts WELL as both the new Presi-
and his wife are essentially home loving ana
the former has heretofore allowed public life
to supersede the home claims, while the latter has
steadily resisted the allurements of society when
they threatened TO conflict with her cherished
domesticity.
Mrs Roosevelt is the second wife of the Presi-
dent whom she married in 1856. The little daugh-
! of the first wife at once became her especiai
net and the two have ever since been devoted to
each other Miss Alice Roosevelt is now eighteen
years old and will probably make her social debut
at the White House.
! The literary proclivities of President Roosevelt
are shared by his wife. who has published, Tor
private circulation. volume of poems that are
said show a great deal of talent.
''She knows almost much about politics as
the President and keeps posted on public affairs
in Europe we'll" said friend yesterday in
speaking Of Mrs Roosevelt adding 'and at her
official receptions she will be able chat in their
own languages with half the ambassadors there"
Mrs. Roosevelt is good horsewoman, hut not
at all athletic does she favor women's clubs
Strong pressure brought to bear upon her
before their last election to become president-sen-
eral Of the Daughters of the American Revolution
but she refused The only society in which she
takes a personal interest is the Mothers Assoca-
tion of New-York State. of which she is a member
President Roosevelt is the advisory board of the
National Association OF Mothers.
Miss Alice Roosevelt nherits her fathers athletic
tastes, and rides, fishes and plays golf with en-
thusasm. Theodore, jr. the eldest of her five half
brothers and sisters, has been her companion In
many romps and tramps and has proved his pos
session of his fathers tastes by shooting deer
this summer
1t is said that the boy resembles his father closely
in looks and temperament. That he possesses the
paternal readiness in emergencies is shown by an
incident that occurred during the last week. when
an impertinent stranger asked him as he left the
train at Washington with his mother whether he
was more pleased that his father was President
that he had shot a deer.
Theodore's eyes flashed through his glasses"
said one who was there, and he said: / have no
Theodore, jr.. has been entered al well known
preparatory school at Groton. Mass. where he VIII
go go, TINS IAN HarVard the Presidents alma mater
have been In the public school this winter
in Washington but the accession OF their father
to the supreme place may make change neces
sary Mrs Roosevelt fears that they may receive
more fattery and Difference the Presidents
than is good for them This matter, therefore,
mains unsettled for the present.
Between these two In point Of age comes little
Ethel. who Will probably have goyerness at home
for some years Her sister Alice was educated en-
| tirely by this system, as, with something OF her
fathers decision. she absolutely refused be
| away school. The baby. Quentin has not yet
| reached the school problem.
| Kermit. gets his odd name from the Welsh an
| cestry of his mother, whose maiden
Edith Kermit Carow. Quentn's name IS from
| Huguenot ancestor.
The children. without exception. are sturdy. jolly
| little beings. and their home at oyster Bay a
small menagerie of ponies, dogs. guinea pigs and
other live pets. These they regard with such az
| fectOn that they refuse To be parted from them.
| and the entire collection had 10 be taken to Al
bany. when their father became Governor They
are pleading for their transfer TO Washngton.