Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01

ior. supervising architect: VIM. M. Mere
van. assistant director; John 8. Wiikie,
chief. secret service; s., l. Kimball, gem
eral superintendent. L. s. g.; Robert J.
TracewelL controller; L. r. Mitchell. as
isteri G. F.. Adams. assistant register; W.
~ Andrews. auditor, Treasury; A.. E.
Bowling, deputy; +. E. 4Rittman: auditor.
Person. auditor, interiors Geo. P. Durham.
Ernst O. Timme. N auditor :. state, etc:
George Gee W. pesf Henry A 6sg
deputy; Harrison Allen, deputy; Ellis III.
Roberts. treasurer; James F. Meline. as
sistant; William Barrett Ridgely con-
w. Yerkes. commissioners, Of internal rev.
enue; Robert Williams, deputy; j.. c.
Wheeler, deputy; Georges E. Roberts direc-
tor of mint; Walter Lyman surgeon gen.
United States treasurer.
Reception of Veterans.
Next to the department employees were
the veterans of the various wars and the
members Of the Oldest Inhabitants Assoc
citation Of the District Of Columbia. The
patriotic organizations were never more
fully represented at a New Year recep-
ton. All the organizations had long lines,
the Loyal Legion having as many as 15O
men In line and the G. A. r. 800 or 400.
The Military Order of Loyal Legion, led
by Major T. p. Huxford, headed the pro-
ce5sion Of patriotic societies. There were
more than $50 members of the Loyal
Legion in line.
The members of the Grand Army Of the
Republic formed at the e. A. r.. headQuar-
and, escorted by the surviving members OF
the Old Guard, marched to the Executive
Mansion. There were about 400 veterans
in line. led by Ivory G. Kimbail, com
mander OF the Department OF the Potomac,
who was accompanied by the following
members Of his staff: j. Tyler Powell, chief
of staff; Abraham Hart. 8. ". C.; Hiram
Buckingham, J. v. c.; DR.. Thomas Calver,
medical director; Rev. H. H. stevens. chap
lain; 3. F. Chase, assistant Rdjutant gen.
eral; A. p. Tasker. assistant quartermas-
ter general; Charles :. Cole. Judge advo-
The Associated Veterans OF the War of
1861 we're represented by three members
Major Belden, Col. w. w. Jackson and
George Rushenburger.
The members Of the Union Veterans
Union Division of the Potomac. assembled
at their headquarters at 9th and f streets
at IL O'Clock. More than two hundred mem
bers were in line. They went to the White
House by car. The veterans were under
the command Of Commander John Ham
mond and the members Of his staff, includ-
ing First Brig. Gen. J. w. Johnson and
Second Brig. Gen. P. G. Balm. The latter
is also colonel of Hancock Regiment. The
other regiments Of the division in line were
Logan Regiment, Col. Lemuel Fugitt:
Green Clay Smith Regiment. Col. III. H.
Dean; Shaw Regiment, Col F.. M. Welsh;
Sedgwick Regiment. Col. H. B. Moulton.
The members Of the Spanish War Veter-
ans in line numbered about 12o They
marched to the White House in body
northwest. Commander Hodgson. with his
staff, was at the head of the procession.
The Union Veteran Legion was represent
ed by two encampments. namely. Encamp-
marching order In the arst floor corridor OF
the War Department. Col. Gideon A. Lyon
was in command OF Encampment No. %.
With him at the head ofithe line were the
mander James Taniier Past Adjutant DEN
era1 Denis O'Connor, General w. w. Dud-
ley and Colonel n. Shatzwell. In the abb
sence Of Colonel r. r.. Sparks. Colonel T. ).
ment No. Ill.
The President was in a happy vein in re-
ceiving the veterans and addressed them
with Happy New Year. comrades" GLAD
to meet you comrade," and similar EXPIRES
sions. One blind cofnrade was pushed along
by q more fortunate con1rade. The Presi-
dent noticed his afflictton and greeted him
tenderly. p9
Sir Henry Irving Joins the Line.
Sir Henry Irving, tie English actor.
walked into the red room as the veterans
Of the G. A. r. were being received. As
break came in line he took position and
went on with the line. The President was
pleasantly surprised ssd held the line sew
era1 minutes talking with Sir Henry, who
is a personal acquaintance. Mrs. Roosevelt
also Joined in the greeting to the noted En-
glshman.
The reception of the old soldiers was con-
cluded just five minutes before o'clock and
the public was then admitted.
Sir Henry Trying had been especially In
vited this morning. and at once accepted
the invitation. He came in by the south
entrance, and when he appeared up stairs
Chief Usher Stone at once escorted him to
the blue parlor. His welcome by the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt made an agreeable
break In the regular program. Secretary
Root escorted him down the aisle, present.
Ing him to most Of the receiving party. He
remained in the blue room, pleased and
most interested observer Of the greatest
function the matter-Of-fact customs Of the
republic ordains as pageant 1t, however
fell far short of the scenes in which Irving
is so frequently the central figure. He was
greatly pleased with the attention, and
greatly enjoyed the visit.
The Public Reception.
Mrs. Root, Mrs. Knox, Mrs Hitchcock
and Mrs. Cortelyou remained beside Mrs.
Roosevelt until the public reception was
over. Neither Mrs Roosevelt nor the cabi-
net women shook hands, but simply bowed
to each person passing.
The nice calculations as to time by which
the official program of New Year recep-
lions are managed answered today with
perfect accuracy.
The historical twenty minutes accorded
the diplomatic receptions was used to the
last second. but did not infringe on the
proper moment at which the Supreme Court
expected to pay its respects to the ruler of
the nation.
1t is frequent saying of the members of
the cabinet that theirs is the least of the
duty on social occasions. After escorting
the ladies down to the blue room they have
nothing else to do than to stand around
and wait for the reception to close. The
opportunities of even engaging in CONVEX
sation with passers-by are limited.
Secretary Root, Attorney General Knox,
Postmaster General Payne, Secretary Hitch
cock. Secretary Wilson and Secretary Cor
telyou represented the cabinet today, and
for the most part, spent their time in the
blue room, back Of the receiving party.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt, in pretty white
silk frock, had two or three young people
with her, whom she initiated into the gaye-
ty of the scenes transpiring about them
The new Corners to Washington are sure
to take more interest In peep at the
White House children than any of the
grandees who may be present The first
inquiry Is always for Miss Alice, after her
Teddy, Jr.. and down the line.