The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-01
ALL GREET NEW YEAR
WITH LOUD ACCLAIM
Arrival Of 1908 Flashed Over
Land by Wire.
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION
Celebrants Prepare for Next Twelve
month by a Day of Merrymaking,
With New Resolutions.


Its work fully completed and its
records closed. 1902 has become a
memory. with screechiug steam whistle.
changing bell, footing horn. and re
sounding report of the fireCracker,
thousands OF Washingtonians ushered
the old year out and presented an en-
thusiastic welcome to the new. For
fifteen minutes following midnight the
downtown section OF the city was in
joyous uproar as the populace made
merry over the arrival Of 1908
That no mistake in the time Of the
dying year be made the correct time
as kept by the Naval Observatory was
flashed broadcast over tho country. In
simultaneously, the whole nation knew
another chapter had been added to its
history and the pages open for the next.
BY an arrangement with the Western
Union their wires were so connected
that the instant of time could be re
peated from the Observatory to every
point where an Office OF the telegraph
company is maintained. The instant the
great ball on tie observatory fell the
news was flashed to San Francisco.
Seattle. Galveston. Tampa, and even to
points in Alaska
Receptions Under Way.
Numerous were I've methods USED. in
seeing the old yeaf pass away and
witnessing the advent OF the new year.
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churches of the city. As the old year
passed away prayers were offered.
There was an unusual number Of social
events last night These festivities will
continue until tonight, when even more
social gayety will prevail Receptions
are being held this afternoon. and no
cessation viii come until the welcome
10 1903 is complete
The young folks enjoyed the passing
of the old year perhaps more than their
seniors. They were on the streets with
bells. horns. and frecrackers. Few got
into trouble and the arrests of the even
ing We're less than any previous New
Year Eve. The various theaters. all Of
which were crowded. contributed to the
thTong on the streets
End of the Rush.
The street car lines did an immense
business. and we're so taxed that the day
schedule was continued until / o'clock
this morning. But little shopping was
done in the earlier part OF the evening.
and hereafter the stores viii resume
their usual closing hour Of O'Clock.
The holiday rush. is over n1w, AID the
busy stores viii resume regular hours,
to the delight of everworked clerks
Government employees were given an
extra half day yesterday 10 get ready
for the New Year celebration, and the
Offices remained closed today. They viii
return to work tomorrow morning, and
continue until February q Few bust
ness places in Washington we're open to
day. and shoppers were not IN evidence
Social events by the hundreds are being
held throughout the city, and the New
Year caller abounds.
New Codes of Ethics.
This is the day Of resolutions. The fell
low who thinks he drank a little toe
another drop The young man accus-
toned to smoking cigarettes concludes he
cannot win the girl ne loves until he
swears of. To crafty his wife. another
Ilan Ioreswears lodge meetings" Many
of these resolutions viii 90 the way Of
their millions OF predecessors
At the hotels elaborate lunches were
served at noon. and more elaborate din
ners viii be served tonight. The places
of amusement throughout the city are
open this afternoon, and the theater
crowds tonight viii be the most brilliant
Of the winter season. Special programs
Of music viii be presented, and the play
houses viii be pTetrIy decorated. At
many churches special services will be
held again this evening
At Executive Mansion.
BY virtue Of the accustomed New Year
reception held by the President. Wash
irgton is the center OF the whole nations
New Years society events. That they
may be present to witness these fuuc-
tons and extend the leader Of the nation
the hest wishes Of the year. every mem
Der Of the Diplomatic Corps. the high
Government officials, officers Of the army
and navy, and many citizeEs come 10 the
Capital City. Many visitors for the oc-
caston arrived in the city last night from
Baltimore, Philadelphia. New York. and
many other larger cities The reception
today by President Roosevelt was one Of
the most brilliant ever held by the ma
tons Chief Executive
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