Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

States building was one of the very few
show places open to ' sitors today, the
others being in such a chaotic state as to
make the admission of sightseers ex-
teremeiy inadvisable.
Better Times Coming.
But better times are coming. The EXPOSE
ton authorities are face to face with the
fact that they must do something and do
it quick, if the jamestown tercentennial
is to be made a success. Several of the high
officials told me today they realize that the
country at large, certainly that portion of
the populace which normally would turn
Norfoikward to see the big show will keep
close tabs on the condition of affairs from
now on in order to select the best time for
visit 1t was frankly admitted that perhaps
it would be better if prospective patrons of
the exposition postponed their visits for
little time in order that the show might be
made more complete and more satisfactory
splendid exposition when it is completed"
they SAID with enthusiasm. am 1 believe
that they are right. 1. C. N.
Roosevelt White House Bound.
NORFOLK, Va, April 27.-President
Roosevelt, after a day or recreation on a
trip up the historic James river, follow
ing his strenuous day of yesterday Incl
dent to the jamestown exposition open
ing ceremonies, returned on the yacht
Sylph this afternoon, delighted with the
river outing and the colonial scenes Incl
dent thereto, Notwithstanding the I'M
favorable weather conditions of the day.
AT 3 o'clock the Sylph came to anchor off
the Newport News ship yards. which
were viewed from shipboard by the
President and his party, who subse
Quently transferred to the MaYf1ower
without notable incident.
In order that a part of the trip up the
Potomac river on the return trip to Wash
ington might be made by daylight tomor-
row, the Mayfower did not weigh anchor
on the homeward start with the presidential
party until tonight. Washington, it is eX-
pected. will be reached about noon tomor-
unless another stop is made by the
Maynower up Chesapeake bay or at the
mouth of the Potomac river in order that
the President and his party may have
another full day on the water.
With the Mayflower's sailing from New
port News at $40 pm, 1t was thought she
would be sighted by 11.30 am. rounding
the Horseshoe in lower Chesapeake bay
on her way to Washington, but just before
that hour dense fog formed over the
water and the United States weather OBJ
servatory at Cape Henry reported the view
entirely cut off, making it Impossible to re-
port the Mayflower as she passed around
Thimble lighthouse enroute up the bay.
Dinner for the President.
NORFOLK, Va, April 27.-President and
Mrs Roosevelt were guests of honor last
night at dinner given by Mr. Tucker at
the home of Barton Myers in this city.
The menu was as follows:
Canapes Acsortis.
Consomme Printanier Royale. TartiBes.
Amandes salees. Raids. Olives.
Saumop a la Deinonct Pomme Duchess
Ris de Veau ct Champignon frais.
Gisot d'Agneau. Pomne Npisettc Gelee de Menthe
Artchaut Erals. Petit Pois Extra Fin.
Sorlet Colonial.
Jambon de Virgini.. Latue PiemOntos Salade.
Frontage ct Barbecue.
Glace Fantasia. Caravels.
Petit Pains Petit fours. Bonbons. Cafe.
Pommery Brut.
Apollnaris.