The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-29

our marriage. My home life is my idol
and 1 care more for that than anything
else; yet have always been interested.
and am still, in whatever the senator
does in politics. 1t is a great pleasure to
know that 1 can do something for him
Il find that | can be of more assistance
20 him in Washington than anywhere
else. There 1 know that it is frequently
within my power 20 aid or to injure
him. and you may be sure he suffers lit
tie from inattentions on my part.
only those actually in the activities OF
Washington life know of the many lit
tie things, and big things. too. that are
transacted through the homes of officials
The social side crops up on all subjects.
Quite naturally when in official life. es-
pecially those at the capital, are burden
ed with business engagements and meet
ings. The social side is. therefore. left to
their wives or the women OF their house.
holds.
Social demands are made that must be
met In no other city in America is there
such stress laid upon the rules OF ETH
quette and the observance Of certain So
sial customs, many OF which prevail only
in Washington. The strict observance of
making and returning calls is one thing
that might be mentioned and that OF it
self is of great Importance.
Il receive every Thursday afternoon
unless illness or something OF great i'm
portance prevents. Receptions may be
postponed by notifying the public through
the usual channels of newspapers and
notices, but L rarely postpone my recep-
tons.
"I am very careful to recognize every
call made upon me. especially those made
by people who, in any way have business
with. the senator. II l happen by any
chance to overlook a call of that sort
it hurts him.
Mr.. Hanna never receives with me.
The multitudinous demands upon his time
prevent his doing so. The social side is
left entirely to me. and 1 am only too
glad to do it for him. The social duties
of the wives of prominent men in Wash
ington are legion. but as for myself, 1
find it a pleasure. 1t is always a great
pleasure, and. although our real home
is in Cleveland and our children's homes
are in the West L believe l am happief
when We are in Washington. plunged
deep into the social malestrom.
"Of course things frequently come up
that are trying and somewhat perplex-
ing because of diplomatic complications.
but 1 am always willing to rise to the
emergency to the best of my ability.
Sometimes, too. there are trying sitra-
lions to meet that for various reasons one
would rather not encounter, but any
thing in the world that 1 can do for Mr..
Hanna 1 am only delighted to do.
lie is a very busy man, and ] feel that
it is my privilege and duty to look after
his creature comfort and welfare. He
wouldn't take any rest at all If it were
not that we convince him that he must.
The first political office Mr.. Hanna
ever held was as member of the board
of education in Ohio. Then in later years
he was sent to national conventions.
Since then he has been prominently in
terested in politics. g. 49,
HE has always been public spirited,
and whether 1t was a dity election or
state election he always thought he should
take vital interest," Ta@ was always OF
the opinion that all MEN should take an
interest in politics. He always believed,
too, in early voting and practiced what he
preached by going early to the polls. lie
getic methods"
The career of Senator Hanna presents
the following notable achievements:
Organized the Cleveland Transportation
company, through which he became mil
lionaire. -
Was elected a delegate TO the Repub-
lican national conventions OF 1884 and
1896
Took charge of Major McKinley's pre-
limnary canvass for the presidency in
1856 s
Chairman of the Republican national
committee in Two presidential campaigns.
Appointed as United States senator in
1897, elected in 1898. and during the pres
ent year won a victory in the Ohio cleo
tlon which insures his reelection in 1905.
He is a director in the Globe Ship Manu-
featuring company, president OF the
Cleveland City Railway company, presi-
dent of the Chaplin Mining company and
director of the Union Pacific Railway COM
pany.
And for all of these honors and sue
cesses Senator Hanna declares that his
wife's unfailing devotion and practical
advice are chiefly responsible.
Much might be said about the difference
OF the Hanna famiIys life in Washing
ton and in Cleveland In Washington all
is state and oficialdom. In Cleveland
It IS the quiet life OF the domestic circle,
puncuated by occasional merry enter
tainments where affairs of state are not
discussed by the guests nor political can
vases gone over.
Mrs. Hanna's home life at Cleveland is
simplicity Itself. except so far as she has
to share in the entertainment Of guests
who call at the handsome home
In Washington Mrs. Hanna reigns as
queen In Cleveland a mysterious per-
sonage named Maggie. the author OF the
famous Hanna corned beef hash and the
chief Of the Hanna cooking department,
has To D.. considered TO some extent y
volume could be written on Maggie, who
is as much part Of the. Hama HOUSE
hold IS any member of. the family She
IS looked up to by every one sTsi allased
- have her own way on al lswfGi &c |
casions.
Mrs. Hanaa's simple life seems strange
in her palatial surroundings Her home
Is one OF the most elaborate in the United
states. The Hanna reception hall Is
known for Its elaborate furnishings all
over the country; in fact. the entire house
shows a wealth and display Of taste rare
" 10 he seen The simplest room Of the
house is Mrs. Hannz's bedroom. which.
however. has been fitted up in accordance
with her desires
Mrs Haunas two daughters. Yrs. Har-
- II. Parsons. OF Cleveland and AIRS
Il. Mccormick OF Chicago. are delightful
examples Of sieir mothers theories as 20
social training. They are both celebrated
rr,nr.- theIr frisnds for their gracs. tact