The Washington times., 1901-09-26

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ham Received Them at the station
Mrs. Roosevelt and two of her children.
Kermit and Ethel, arrived in Washing
ton at 9:9O O'Clock last night from New
York. They left Oyster Bay yesterday
morning There was more of the Roose-
welt family together in the White House
last night than there has been since
Mr. Roosevelt became President
The President was overjoyed at the ar
rival of his wife and the children, and
his pleasure was displayed in the eager
ness with which he rushed to the door
Of the carriage which brought them from
the railroad station. as II drew up at
the portico of the White House. Although
the President had been extremely busy
ever since he took the reins of govern
nnent, he has looked forward eagerly to
the advent of his family.
Mrs Roosevelt and the children were
escorted during the trip from oyster
Bay by William Loeb. jr.. OF New York
City. Mr.. Roosevelt's private secretary,
and accompanied by Miss Younger. the
children's governess. and l maid. The
party left Oyster Bay yesterday morn
ing about O'Clock in special car This
enabled Mrs. Roosevelt to remain in New
time she employed in shopping She saw
number Of friends during her brief
stay in the metropolis
Special car No. so of the Pennsylvania
road was attached to the train scheduled
TO leave Jersey City for Washington at
3;45 p m A short time before that hour
Mrs. Roosevelt and the others in the par
ty entered the car. The journey to Wash
ingtcn was unenlivened by any special in
cidents. 1t did not take long for the fact
TO become generally known that the rear
car of the train contained Mrs. Roosevelt
and two of the children who have recent
ly grown so important in the public eye
Although the hour of the arrival OF the
party had not been officially announced
in Washington, there were many people
at the Pennsylvania station before go
o'clock the hour at which the regular
train is due. 1t was about ten minutes
late. Colonel Bingham arrived about five
minutes before the train arrived.
When finally the engine pulled in he
hurried down the long platform, accom-
panied by a footman from the President s
carriage, which stood at the curb outside
the Sixth Street entrance. \ detail of
police and detectives from the Sixth pre-
cinct station and Detective Headquarters
were on hand
Mrs. Roosevelt was all prepared to leave
the train when it came to a stop She
greeted Colonel Bingham warmly as he
made his appearance. The children APP
peared not the least wearied by their
journey and each carried a small bundle
in hand. The heavy grips and cases were
carried by servants.
Mrs. Roosevelt was dressed In black
half Arn h.a lefr eli nf
Kermit's coat there was wide band of
crepe. The same was the case with Ethel.
Mrs. Roosevelt was assisted to the plat
form by Colonel Bingham and Mr.. Loeb.
The little girl Ethel held her right arm
tight around her mothers waist as the
latter walked rather rapidly toward the
iron gates of the station. Mrs. Roosevelt
conversed smilinSly with Colonel Bing-
ham. Kermit was clad in schoolboy cloth
ing-a straw hat with red band and knick-
erbocloers. His hair is light and ne car
ried himself straight as an arrow, glanc-
ing with interest at every object which
came within his vision. The little girl
wore bright red coat and her hair fell
loosely over the collar.
The crowd outside the gates was push.
cd back, so that there was a lane leading
to the sidewalk and the carriage door
The party was in the midst of 4 large
number of passengers who had just left
the same train Under the circumstances
10 one would have thought them person
ages of more than ordinary Importance.
The President carriage was waiting
at the curb. Mrs. Roosevelt got in quick.
ly. followed by the children and Mr.
Loeb. The coachman whipped Up quickly
and made for the Avenue. Colonel Bing-
nd oI
lowed. Miss Younger and the maid took
third carriage. The carriage occupied
by Mrs Roosevelt drove rapidly up the
Avenue and entered the east gate of the
driveway.
Evidently the President had directed
the carriage approached. No sooner had
the roll of the wheels and the clatter of
the horses shoes as they were pulled up
short beneath the portico sounded
than the President emerged from the
doorway. He was almost running. He
bounded to the doorway just as the chill
and then helped Mrs: Roosevelt out In
the metantime the children were jumping
up and down with excitement at seeing
their father again. They seemed scarcely
TO notice their surroundings
Still exchanging greetings the party
walked across the portico and entered
the White House. going at once to tbs
Colonel Bingham arrived a moment later
The attaches of the Executive Mansion
who were on duty eagerly strove to gair
a close glance at the new mistress OF tbs
White House and the two young peopl,
who will enliven II from this time on.
After entering their rooms the family
talked for some time together. The chill
dren were somewhat tired with their da,
of travel and went to bed early. Mr.
Loeb remained for time with Mr.. Roose
welt and then went to his apartments a
the Richmond Annex.
The room to be known as the Presiden.
tial chamber during the Roosevelt admin
istration is the large one over the con-
servatory, at the southwest corner of the
building. 1t was used by Mrs. Cleveland
as a nursery and is one of the pleasantest
apartments In the White House. Prep
arations have been going on for several
days for the reception OF the family. SC
1at everything was in readiness for their
oming
The President was quite busy again
yesterday. although no matters outside
of regular routine business were consid-
cred. There were number of callers
during the morning. Most of them merely
desired to pay their respects to the Presi
dent
He rose about 7:36 o'clock and went tc
his desk about 9 o'clock. After an hour.
work with Mr.. Cortelyou. Mr.. Roosevelt
received his callers.
a number OF the visitors were from tn,