The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-02-13
WAsHINGToN LETTER.

wasninsson, Februasy 10. isoa.
The past week In Washington has been
marked by two Of the largest and most
elaborate social events. excepting, ~
course, the state functions at the White
House, which have ever occurred In this
city. On Thursday Miss Helen Hay,
daughter Of the secretary OF state, was
married to Payne Whitney, amid sur
roundings the most beautiful and elab-
crate which unlimited wealth could pro-
cure. The Church OF the Covenant Is q
handsome, though not ornate, structures
but on Thursday 1t was transformed into
bower of Easter lilies. From window
to window was festooned southern smilax,
and at every angle was an immense bunch
OF lilies. The middle aisle was lined with
tail bunches Of the same fragrant flowers
and with silver candelabra, SO that the
bridal party passed up perfect avenue
Of lights ana lilies. Immense palms,
clusters Of lilies and white rosies almost
screened the organ and surrounded the
reading desk.
When the pews were filled with repre-
sentatives Of the diplomatic corps, mem
bers Of the supreme court and the presi-
dent and family, surrounded by the cabi.
net families, the assemblage presented d
most brilliant appearance. The bride,
who Is an exceptionally pretty girl, wore
very simple gown of white satin and q
tulle veil held in place by wreath Of
orange blossoms. She carried shower
bouquet of white orchids and orange
blossoms, SO arranged as to fall over her
hand and reach to the hem Of her gown.
The marriage ceremony was followed BY
an elaborate breakfast, to which com.
paratively small number Of guests were
hidden. The president, In brief buf
happy speech, proposed the health 81 the
bride.
On Friday evening Senator and Mrs.
Hanna gave private reception. 1t the
Arlington hotel, the large bali room being
called into requisition and the more form.
al early hours Of the evening being fol.
lowed by dancing. Over one Thousand
guests were present during the evening,
and many of them remarked that the oc-
casion reminded them of the days oil
President Arthur's administration, when
large entertainments were. the rule rather
than the small and NUMEROUS dinners
with which they have since been replaced.
The occasion was somewhat marred by
the enforced absence OF the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt, the latter having been
called that afternoon to the bedside ol
their eldest son, who is suffering from
pneumonia at the college at 4Groton,
Mass.
The illness OF Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.,
has seriously intetfered with the presi.
dents plans, 1t having been his ihtention
to leave this aftssuoon for Charlestoin,
where he was to have attended the expo.
aition now in progress. At present his
movements are all in allegiance and will
depend entirely upon the news from Grot.
on, where he will go Immediately Ii his
sons condition should grow critical
Mrs. Roosevelt had issued cards for az
afternoon tea for to day, but these have
Of, course, been recalled. Apropos ol
young Roosevelt's illness, 1t may be vel
to say that the widely published. state
ment that the young man was responsible
for the custom followed by the students
at Groton, of going without their hats
has. been contradicted. The habit consid
erahly antedates young Theodore's entr,
to the college. -
Aside from the passage by the house o
an appropriation bill, which gives to tn,
president the authority to place under tn,
restrictions Of the classified service thos,
employees. Of the war and other depart
mehts whose employment was necessi
tated by the Spanish war, an authorlt,
which the president desired and which h,
will doubtless avail hfmself, there hal
been important legislation at the capito
this week. The senate has passed tn
pension appropriation, bill carrying al
approximation Of $1ss, 500, ,6O0.> The bill
includes clause prohibiting the accep
tance Of fee or Other, compensation b,
attorneys or others, for services lendere,
in securing the passage Of special pension
bills. II the house passes the measure
including this clause, 1t will prove Sc
we're blow to large number Of pension
attorneys. i = r &. s.ls,,,,. @,,-i,;...
| The regular order Of business In tn
senate is still the Philippines revenu
bill, but Senator Lodge has given MOTTO
that he believes the minority have de
voted sufficient time to it's debate, an,
that he proposes to push its passage. /
will be followed by the irrigation bill, t
which it is believed there will be little op
position In the upper chamber, but whio
will doubtless occupy considerable time
judging the number Of senators who hav
told me that they have prepared speeche
| on the subject. We.
i The house has devoted the major por
tion of Its time, since my lest letter, {
the consideration Of the Henry oleomal
garine bill, which is successor. IL tn
Grout bill. The opposition has been PAL
ticularly vigorous and prolix, the measur
having been debated to far create
length than is usual with such bills 10 tn
lower chamber.
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