The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-02
Nearly 1000 Persons of All Classes
Attended. some of Them Mothers
with Babes I'm Arms.
NO HITCH IN PROGRAMME
POLICE AND SECRET SERVICE AR
RANGEMENTs WE'RE PERFECT.
All Persons Compelled to Keep Their
Hands I'm yiew-How the Day Was
spent by Indianians.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. New Years was
a notable day at the national capitak- The
reception at the White House, of course
was the chief function, and II was not
marked by unpleasant incidents of any
kind. Mrs. Roosevelt had smile for ev-
erybody and the President shook the hands
of each caller. Some of the Indiana people
here took quite prominent part in the
social doings OF the day. AT the White
House this morning Mrs. Fairbanks. Miss
Fairbanks and Mrs. George w. Steele as
sisted in receiving, and this afternoon Mrs.
Fairbanks assisted Miss Wilson in receiv
ing at the home of Secretary Wilson of
the Agricultural Department. Tonight
Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks dined alone
with their children. Mr.. and Mrs. Steele
were guests of Representative and Mrs.
Dalzell, at an o'clock dinner. This after
noon Senator Fairbanks made calls on
number of Cabinet officers and at the
foreign legations. Major Steele also made
number OF calls. Representative and Mrs.
Overstreet spent quiet day resting from
the fatigue of their trip to Washington.
They arrived from Indianapolis Wednesday
evening. Representative Landis is out of
the city, and Mrs. Landis enjoyed long
walk with Mr.. and Mrs. Overstreet this
morning. Representative and Mrs. Robin
son watched the crowds at the White
House. and then paid visit to the Cabin
John bridge, one of the interesting places
near Washington. None of the other mem
bers OF the Indiana delegation was In the
city, but all. are expected within the next
few days. Senator Beveridge is expected
tonight
NEARLY 1000 PERSONS GREETED.
Nearly 1000 persons were greeted by
President and Mrs. Roosevelt at to-day's
reception The President was In excellent
spirs;s and Mrs. Roosevelt never seemed
happier or more gracious The President
was attired in frock suit and the only
dash of color about his attire was tie of
grayish tint. The following ladies were in
vited to assist: Mrs. Hay. Mrs. Shaw, Mrs.
Knox, Mrs. Payne and Miss Wilson. Mrs
Root and Mrs. Hitchcock. being in mourn
ing. did not attend the reception. Mrs.
Roosevelt wore a gown of ecru lace over
blue mousseline de sole, Miss Roosevelt a
white silk gown with lace. Mrs. Hay wore
white fuer de velcours trimmed with
duchess lace. Mrs. Shaw's gown was black
embroidered silk yellow silk. Mrs.
Payne wore a dress of black lace over pale
blue with amethyst ornaments. Miss Will
son pink satin trimmed with lace and with
shrrs Of mousseline on the waist with
touches of black.
The throng of callers was typical
American. happy, finelooking and well
dressed. The weather throughout the re-
ception was so delightful that none suffered
any discomfort or inconvenience from the
long wait in line which many of them had.
There was no hurrying and some times
slight delays occurred the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt exchanged pleasantries
with particular friends. Occasionally the
President varied the formality of the re-
ceiving by inviting. a special compli-
ment. some personal friend or dignitary of
rank to take place with the receiving party.
STOOD THE STRAIN WELL.
Mrs. Roosevelt endured the long strain of
the reception admirably. A few minutes
before the close of the reception Mrs
Roosevelt. not knowing how long it might
yet continue. left the Presidents side and
was escorted by Captain Cowles to lunch
con in the private apartments of the
mansion
The gates were closed at 2:25, the line by
that time having passed within the grounds
The reception of callers was concluded at
minutes with the receiving party. retired
TO his private apartments for luncheon Ac-
cording TO programme the reception should
have ended at O'Clock. but the President
directed that all persons in line should be
afforded an opportunity OF entering the
White House and being received. The total
number or callers fell trihe short of 1000
The President extended q cordial greeting
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ticulariy interested I'm the babies, many of
whom were carried by their parents. At
the conclusion of the reception the Presi-
dent manifested little fatigue and expressed
himself as being delighted at the opportun-
ity he had enjoyed of meeting so many
OF his friends
The police arrangements were under the
personal supervision OF Major Sylvester and
Chief wiikie. OF the secret service. was
present with agents OF his corps. The de-
tectives permitted no one to pass the line
with hand In pocket covered So
perfect were the arrangements that not a
hitch occurred throughout the entire pro-
gramme- An hour before the time for the
formal reception to begin the mansion was
aglow with myriads OF electric lights TIC
the brfliiance OF the great crystal chande-
Iiers and the splendor of the new furnish.
ings was added the beauty of the floral
decorations, which, although few as com
Ydfrd Will tuOst OF previous New Year
receptions at the White House. were ar
ranged with consummate art and effective
ness. Towering palms OF rare varieties
were placed In inches about the vestibule
main corridor and staircases. Two great
square masses OF American and English
holly We're arranged between the vestibuls
and main corridor. affording "A brilliant and
effective background for the handsome
scarlet uniforms OF the marine band OF
sixty pieces; which occupied tiers OF seat.
in the vestibule. In the red, blue and
green rooms and in the splendid east room