The Washington times., 1901-09-22

about ! o'clock. Twenty minutes later
Mr.. Roosevelt was ready. Ignoring the
elevator that is provided in the Executive
Mansion for the use of the Executive. he
walked down the stairway with Governor
Wood. On the portico were waiting sew
eral newspaper men, to whom the Presi-
dent addressed a few words Then NOV
ing onward down the walk TO the north
gate both gentlemen crossed the Avenue
and disappeared.
1t was after o'clock when the Presi-
dent returned. this time alone, again ap-
preaching by the west gate. He swung
up the walk. avoiding pedestrian, who
was in advance of him. and who did not
recognize the President. even when he
mounted the steps of the White House
portico Comma nder Cowles, brother-in-
law of the President arrived at the White
House about half-hodr later. The sad
die horses were led up shortly before
o'clock, ard at that hour Governor Wood
returned. driving up in cab. Governor
Wood was clad in a light suit, with leath-
er leggins for riding. He entered the
White House.
Not many moments after, the President,
Commander Cowles. and Governor Wood
issued from the front door. Apparently
the only article Of apparel that the Presi-
dent had altered was his trousers, which
had given place TO riding trousers of
black, ornamented with a broad black
stripe of silk down each leg. He wore
spurs and riding gloves. AS the horses
were led up to the portico, the President
measured the length OF the stirrups.
Placing the stirrup under his arm, he
pulled the strap taut, until his finger tips
touched exactly the saddle seat. This
IT.. bow nm
mounted, and rode on AS the President
rode away, he waved his disengaged hand
to his brother-in-law. and said. 80 long"
The President and Governor Wood issued
by the northwest gate. crossed the Ave
nue., and disappeared in Jackson Place,
going northward.
Despite the fact that much Of the Presi-
dents time yesterday -ras devoted to re-
ceiving callers he found opportunity to at
tend to some affairs of state. Officials from
the various executive departments called
at all hours of the day, to bring matters
to his attention. Colonel Sanger, the
Assistant Secretary of War. was at the
White House to confer with him on busi-
! ness pertaining to the War Department.
and almost before he had gone away
General Wood talked with the Presi-
| dent about the terms of Cubas new con-
| stitution, and the adoption of measures
| to carry 1t into effect. The latter declin-
! ed to disclose the results of his interview
with the President.
| General Miles, who returned Friday
| from Canton with the President, spent
some time in consultation with Mr..
| Roosevelt
Several commissions were signed by the
| President. William b. Ridgely was
appointed to be Comptroller OF the
Currency, and Edward 7. Hopes to be
an assistant paymaster in the navy with
the rank of ensign. George o. Cornelius.
Of Pennsylvania, was appointed Consul
at St Johns, Newfoundland, and the post
| OF Consul at Nuevo Laredo. Mexico, was
| conferred upon Alonzo B. Garrett, of
| West Virginia. Jesse IL. Johnson. of Tex
as. was appointed Consul at Santos, Bra
zil.
The appointment OF Mr.. Ridgeiy to
succeed Charles G. Dawes as Comptroller