New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-15
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington April IA (SpeciaD.-It was announced
this afternoon that the President and Mrs Roose-
welt had determined to attend the exercises at
Columbia University Saturday. when Dr.
Nicholas Murray Butler will be installed as presi-
dent, succeeding Seth Low. The President ana
Mrs Roosevelt will remain in New-fork Saturday
night and return this city Sunday evening
President Roosevelt had a talk yesterday with
Helen Keller the Young deaf dumb and blind girl
VINO is pursuing the third year course at Radchhe
College Cambridge. Mass. She is a guest in this
city of DR.. Alexander Graham Bell Accompanying
Miss Keller when she called at the White House
were one of her instructors. Miss Annie sullivan
and Edward Box Editor of THE Ladies Home
Journal, The President and Miss Keller con-
versed for some time with Miss Sullivan acting as
interpreter. Miss Keller ascertained all that the
President said by placing the fingers of her right
hand the Presidents lips
Senators Allison and Dolliver of Iowa, called 20
see the President to-day in regard TO appointments
in that State. The terms of the collectors of IN
ternal revenue for the Northern and Southern DIS
tricts Messrs. Patterson and ktmball, VIII soon
expire. 1t is understood that these officers VIII
not have the support of the Iowa Senator's for re-
appointment A. U Sammis is being mentioned for
the coIlectorship in the Southern District and
Harry Weaver for the other place. Mr. Weaver
has been chairman of the Iowa State Central Re-
publican Committee.
Representatives Iittlefeld. BOwersock and Crum-
packer and Mr. Proctor of the Civil Service Com
mission. discussed civil service matter with the
President to-day. -,
L. s. Grant jr.. who Is his way to his home
in California, paid his respects to the President
Ex- Senator Carter, of Montana, introduced Pierre
Wibaux who knew President Roosevelt in the
Dakotas. -,
Mrs. Roosevelt gave delightful musical this
evening. About three hundred people were present
The East Room had spring flower. nassed on tIe
mantels and tropical plants In the corners ana
window recesses-. The programme was given r, oy
Miss Esther Palliser. Miss May Palllser MISS
sisted by Mrs. Wnford Russell and II, L. barnard
at the piano. The programme consisted or seven
numbers each OF which comprised from one TO SIX
selections embracing classical music. plantation
melodies and other features The music began
at 10 O'Clock and continued until late hour
The guests included members of the Cabinet the
assistant secretaries of the departments members
of the Senate and House of Representatives ana
the diplomatic corps. and people wen known IN
Washington society; half dozen plantation SONGS
by Miss Leech and the Misses Turner brought
down the house" They included Dat Water
melon" "A Canebrake Shot" southern Memo
ries" and Jus a Little Niger Mr. Iusseil 3
two songs on Uncle Josh's Experiences were re-
ceived with equal enthusiasm.
At o'clock tonight President Roosevelt stand
ing In the telegraph office at the White House.
pressed button that turned on the lights and
formally opened the big Masonic Fair which began
at Convention Hail. In this city. tonight. and Will
continue for weeks. Some of the Presidents
children interested spectators.