The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-31
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WASHINGTON, D.. c., Jan. S.-From
very nook and corner OF the various
states comes the cry for Senator Hanna
r. lead the Republican procession through
the campaign OF 1904, while as counter
irritant, one sees Mr.. Hanna silent and
ever loyal to his Belf-imposed task OF
uniting capital and labor. In his efforts
along this line the senator from ONO -
aided and abetted by his hnndsome VIE,
who perhaps moro than any other wo-
man in official life, realtzea that evolution
Is the result OF organization, and revolu-
ton follows Reorganization.
Illustratlve Of this. a story y now
going tho rounds, which dates back . few
Years. whom the &Hanna's Cleveland home
yas undergoing repairs. Mr.. Hanna was
out OF town when Mrs. Hanna was in.
formed that the painters had been or
dered to strike and all work at the house
was consequently at5a standstill. Enter
1nY her carriage. Mrs. Hanna drove at
once to tho scene Of the trouble. heard
thu story Of both sides, and, with wo-
mans Intuition, quietly suggested to the
non.unIon workers, why not Join the
union Z"
Such simple remedy appealed to the
men, who, within the hour, had signed
the necessary papers and returned to
work In apparent harmony with their
co-laborcrs.
Nor is this the only occasion when Mrs.
Hanna has displayed diplomacy at the
1psycholoK zeal m nlent. az her position at
tho capital has been unique from the
fact that her husband Ia not only senator.
but chairman OF tho national committee
OF the party he has twice led to over
whelming victory. For many years the
Hannas kept open house, and their Sun
day morning breakfasts have become ia
nous as occasions when kindred epirits
gathered around the festive board to en-
joy "a feast Of wit and flow OF SOUL.
with the Hanna hashlas an entire.
Since the marriage OF their two daugh-
tiers, Misses Mabel and Ruth, Senator
and Mrs. Hanna have lived quietly at a
Washington Hotel, accompanied by their
niece. Miss Mary Phelps. who has lived
with them as daughter ever since the
death OF her parents. Each winter they
spend some time at their home at
BROWNSVILLE, Ga. and 60 to Cleveland
| for the warm weather.
Mrs. Roosevelt has been more jealous
in keeping the social ball rolling than
were any OF her predecessors, and IN
doing so has done muo.- TO encourage
art and music. Following the plan adopt
cd last season, she has been entertain-
Ing at muslcales on Friday evenings dur
ins January.
These affairs arc strictly private, and
10 prevent any official Observation-Disclosures.
Invitations thereto have been issued 10
tho name OF the hostess only. and she
alone receives the guests, Mr.. Roosevelt
appearing Just in time for the pro.
gramme. Among the artists who have
given recent pleasure are Mr., Henry
Holden Huss. who played his own and
other compositions on the Eold-made-to-
rter-steinway.grand plano, ornamented
with eagles and conventional scroll de-
signs; Miss Hildcgarde Hoffman. Mr.
Glenn Hall and Mr.. David Blspham,
The guests are invited for 70 o'clock.
ana rarely exceed two hundred IN NUM-
Der. After being received by Mrs, Roose-
Welt they assemble In the East Room,
where tiny gold chairs, in harmony with
tho permanent decorations OF the walls,
ara placed for tho evening. Il YOU arrive
early and are in reminiscent mood.