The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-01-10

Tile IOOul, UuI IuOSl Ol Tie ISSUES were
| discussed so that we all could hear.
| A half dozen ladies were dispatched in
half a moment. The president greeted
them with rousing voice of welcome
there was no Misunderstanding or
two Of them managed to get in a COM
plimentary word edgewise, but cour-
teous sweep of the arm they instinct
lively interpreted as ''good-by," and
out the door they went.
Then on to a handsome young fell
low who had fought with Roosevelt
under the flag. The youth was pale
and nervous, | could see, and the for
malities Of greeting were quickly fol-
lowed-for it is not safe to daily with
this man of dispatch--With eager in
quiry:
did you, Mr.. President, receive my
cablegram?
The president thought for moment
"From China, with reference to a con-
sulate?"
The young man said Yes and
awaited his fate. 1t was but half a
minute before he was turned down.
It was done kindly and could have left
no bad feelings. The president had a
list Of applicants; he named some
rough riders who ere famous Their
claims were strong. And then came
my turn.
Pen Picture of Roosevelt.
It is strong, square, honest face
that Roosevelt carries on a sturdy
IL
in the prize-ring and in men you know
who hustle heavy iron work. 1t is the
refinement Of culture. the sense of con-
troll, the delicacy of aspiration thai
give Roosevelt's face a distinctive fin
ish. This would be great light in
the educational darkness if American
boys could be fired with zeal for the
strength Of an OK, the vitality Of red
bloOded animal, then to curb the raw
thing with the bit Of splendid con-
troll to polish it with study, to make
it beautiful with clean thoughts and
to enrich it with sympathy and love
Of men. Roosevelt gave me this i'm
preston Of a typeman. No doubt his
success and title contributed to the
ing so much Of strength commingled
with gentlenesS-Of the bravest being
the tenderest, that it occurred to me
We'll set up the ideal and see how
long before it tumbles.
ROOSeveltS face is a shifting canvas
of emotions, the eyes and teeth play
part and sometimes the muscles cut
l. ND 1,o 11,o
the right word, but there are no cruel
lines in it as in some soldiers, and
sympathy turks ready for a spring to
the rescue.
The mans vitality is ever at play.
Whether the constant action has in it
a bit Of study, | know not-but if SO,
it is pardonable for the same reason
that some men look cheerful, even if
they don't feel ito spread the cen
tagion. Roosevelt is all action. His
handShake, his eyes, his personality,
are alive with conserved manhood. He
is probably the frankest of Americans.
In him is no indireCtion. He placed
me, and l told him my name, and he
asked me to lunch. | accepted. l
make it rule to always accept presi-
Dental invitations to lunch.
That function followed half an
hour later There were seven of us
men who met in one of the large rooms
at the opposite end Of he capitol 1t
was hung with paintings of presidents
and their wives-gifts-one, for in
stance, Mrs. Polk, by women of Ten
L ~, q
the Revolution, and my old friends,
the w. c. T. Z. had installed a like
ness of that noble woman, Mrs. Hayes.
How true it is that men are remem-
bered not by the main events of their
lives, but by the incidents! The Hayes
allowed no liquors at their table. 1t is
said the chef used to smuggle
punch into the menu. This, Evarts
was won't to call 1.-The life-saving sta
tion." AS we looked at the pictures
some one recalled another mot alona
the same line. Some one asked a wit
OF the time how he enjoyed dinner of
the administration.
st was great he said. water
flowed like champagne"
NeVorCneleSS, II was an ODJecC les
son in total abstinence worth while,
set to the nation by this good man and
soldier Hayes of Ohio and his gracious
wife
The president soon appeared with
his eldest daughter-the balance Of
the family were absent from the city
on a holiday cruise down the Chesa-
peake. There were also two girl
friends Of the young mistress pro tenn
pore. There was a Massachusetts con-
gresham in the party, federal judge,
a soldier, and an Englishman connect
ed with the embassy, the peace COM
missioner and some others.
We sat down to a large circular ia
BILE. The president faced his daughter.
A cOlored man served the company,
and from beginning to end the presi-
dent sparkled, and told stories and
made the rooms ring with laughter.
1t is a remarkable personality. 1t is
sane and whole; a comfortable feeling