Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-09
UTAH WOMAN ON The INAUGURATION.
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called into the inner reception ROOM
| (the marble room)i or TO be told by the
| usher that THE senator cannot be
found"
1t is like a vivid scene at theater
with set Of constantly changing
actors.
We sent In a card to Representative
| King and the gentleman hurried out,
and gave the warmest greetings. He
| showed us all over the beautiful halls
and spent a few moments in the GAL
leries Of both House and Senate, listen
ing to the closing and spirited debates
on final bills. Then with gentle insist
ence, he took us down to the Senate
cafe, where we enjoyed a delicious
luncheon.
A card failed TO find Senator Rawins
but he sent a card Of admittance to the
administration stand for inaugural pro-
ceedings today, These cards are very
beautiful In design and execution. with
steel plate portraits Of Pres. Mckinley
and Vice President Roosevelt, and are
a pleasing souvenir Of the great occa-
sion.
One impression, which | find IL not
alone mine, comes constantly as | move
about the corridors OF the capitol or
ride about In the cars, or stand upon
a corner OF Pennsylvania avenue. and
watch the streams OF people come and
70. nowhere have ! seen handsomer, or
more courtly men than are gathered
here in our nations capital. There Is an
air of superiority about many of I've
men and women, certain intellectual
and physical perfection which | have
never seen in Europe, nor in any other
great city OF this country. IL Is as IL
the fine physique Of the English with
something OF their staid Lightly was
combined with the polish, viyaclty and
easy courtesy OF the Latin races. One
is reminded when looking over House
or Senate of the old saying, Brains
tell"
Today has been Inauguration day;
and the telegraph and the regular cor
respondent will tell Of the great event
No doubt the names Of the many
Utahns visiting here will also be given
Mrs. Emellne b. Wells is at the shore
ham; Pies. Parkinson of Oneida Stake
is at Mrs. Belva a, LQckwood's, where
Mrs. Gates also has a room. II Is de-
lightful TO find old friends so far from
home and nowhere is the companion
ship and protection Of good man more
acceptable to a Utah woman than in
the midst of such a crowd.
Mrs. j. Ellen Foster held a delight
full reception at her parors In "The
Partner" on Saturday evening, at
which Mrs. Wells and Mrs Gates were
honored guests. Mrs. Olive Logan was
present and had q long conversation
with both ladies. Indeed many charm
ing acquaintance were made, and
much prejudice against Utah women
was allayed, according TO the very
frank confession Of the ladies and gen
tlemen from all over the country who
were present
On Friday the International Press un-
ion convened, three sessions being held
at the Riggs House Both Mrs. Wells
and Mrs Gates were speakers at this
convention, and Mrs Wells was elected
az one Of the vice presidents Of the as
ISOLATION. Indeed. 1t was good to see
the nonor that was shown and Is shown
on every occasion 10 'hq' "1ci' ~
women. Mrs. Emeline B. Wells Her
great and unaccounted serve, 10 luc
cause Of woman and humanity is recog-
nzed, and marked attention Is paid 10
her wherever she goes.
On Saturday. Mrs. Foster arranged
a visit for the Utah ladies with some
Of her own visiting friends to the home
Of Miss Clara Barton, Miss Barton has
been in retirement for some months,
but through the influence of Mrs, Fos-
ter a visit was made to this world
famous woman. II was in every respect
remarkable visit, and worthy Of let
Ter all by itself,
What a pity for the rain TO come Just
at this day and timel But II President
Mckinley did begin his reign in a rain
It will be a rain Of prosperity! SO
there
SUSA YOUNG GATES.