Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-26
IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
PresideI Roosevelt Takes Possession o; OFF,
ciai Residence Mrs Roosevelt Arrives.

Washington, Sept. 2J.-Frcs. Roosc-
Welt took formal possession Of tn,
White House. Tuesday. ana lunched
there i'll the Afternoon with his
brothcr-in-la". Douglas Robinson OF
New York. ANA Maj. Gen. Charles r
Miller OF the New York militia
tie slept at the White House for the
first time Tuesday night occupying the
room known as the Garfield room. in
the southwest corner Of the private
apartments which he has chosen as a
b-d chamber for Mrs Roosevelt and
himself IN preference 10 a correspond
ivy room DID tn other side of the cor
uer. whoch was occupied as a bed
chamber IN Pre-. and Mrs. Mckinley.
The latte: room will either be occupied
By Miss Alice Roosevelt or reserved as
a guest chamber.
Promptly at $40 A. NJ Tuesday.
which ms t. ~ the hour selected by
Mr.. Roosevelt FOR beg inning his official
days work at the White House. the
new President, accompanied ny Mr..
Robinson. entered the White House
grounds by the west gate With the
swinging stride which has come 70 be
regarded il the last few DAYS in Wash
ingjon as characteristic Of the Presi-
dent. he came UP the walk a brisk
pace.
Another charlcteI istic Of the Presi-
dent is his manncr Of saIutation to the
White House employees and others who
greet him outside the grounds. His
slouch hat is pulled firmly Gown on his
head. the brim bent Up HI front ana
l
no attempt to remove the headgear.
Instead there is stiff military salute,
the arm brought up squarly and
sharply ana this same salute answers
for f, lends. employees under him, Pc
iicemen Or the passerby VINO recog-
iiizes the President. and. as is custom
AIRY in Washington. bows or tips his
hat to him.
Pres. Mckinley always Wore tall
silk hat ana raised 1t clear off his head.
in answer To the salutations IF those
Who greeted him.
President Roosevelt has decided To
GeTcnd chiefly unoa horseback riding
and walking for exercise when he is in
Washington and Cnl Whitney "A Gen.
Mil,s' staff has selected good cav
ulry mount for him.
When President REQ scvc!t on is ar-
rival here last Friday. announced his
intention VI moving into the Whit
House. The private apartments of the
mansion We're undergoing renovation
ard r.furaishinl. Tire work vas well
under way. however. and everything
Was in perfect shape FOR his reception
Tuesday.
Tie private apartments are furnish
ed after q general plan that has been
followed for decade Or more. but il
the furnishings do not meet tho ap-
prevail II tine nes. mistress If tie man
sion upon her Gr.!Nal EeIe Wednesday.
the attics are full Of furniture which
may ~ utilized ana there X fund
tom wfich new furniture may be pur-
chased 81 that she will only have "a
express a wish for the style CT furnish
ings she desires and it will be fol-
lowed.
The parlors of the White House in
Guiding the East room. the Red, Blue
and Green parlorS. have also undergon"
renovation and redecoratiOn. but as
these rooms are semi-public. it is not
thought that the plan of furnishing VII
lie changed.
President Roosevelt will re sonally
supernjend the arrangements for the
reception of his family. and when Mrs.
Roosevelt and the children arrive they
will find the rooms ready for them
The personal belongings of the Pres
ident have already begun to arrive
from the Oyster Bay home. The fur
nishings of the White House are COM
plete, however. and aside from the per-
sonal baggage If TIE family only few
pieces of furniture and other household
effects will be moved from Washington
by Mrs. Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt's first dinner al
the White House, Tuesday night. was
essentially family dinner. the guests
being Commander and Mrs. Cowles ard
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass Robinson and
two sisters Of the President and his
brithers- in-law. The table was laid in
the private dining room OF the White
House, and the family party did not ,
break up until after 10 p. NJ.
Washington. Sept. 25.-Mrs. TheO-
lore Roosevelt. the wife Of the Presi-
lent took up her permanent residence
IL Washington. tonight. when as mis-
resS OF the White House she occupied
there for the first time. She
cached the city about half pa.t nine
clock. bringing with her two of thu
children. their governess
nd a housekeeper
Col. Hingham. the superintendent of
nbic buildings and grounds. net TIE
arty az the station at the request of
ne President and escorted them "a the
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