The Washington herald., 1907-04-03

Accompanied By member % the Cabi-
net and the Cuban Minister. both mem
bers OF the order l25 delegates and visitors
70 the Delta Chit fraternity, now in conven-
ton here. were received by President
Roosevelt yesterday in the East Room at
the White House Secretary Cortelyou
made the presentation speech. after
which William W Bride, &C" introduced
the men to the President
Among the delegates are three members
from Canada, and in referring to them
and the friendly relations that now exist
between that country and the United
states. Mr.. Roosevelt spoke In the highest
terms Of the great country TO the north.
With the exception OF the United States,
the President expressed himself as loving
Canada better than any other land. In mis-
address he also made reference 20 the
fact that the Delta chi is one of the few
orders claiming international fraternal-
ship
After leaving the White House the
frat men went TO the Treasury build
ing, where they had their photographs
taken IN "a group. Secretary Corteiyou
stood in the middle of the delegation and
on one side Of him was de Quesada, the
Cuban Minister 10 this country. Later the
crowd attended the Georgetown-Yale
baseball game.
Passing OR Charters.
At the business session yesterday a
charter was granted TO the Washington
alumni The application FOR a charter
from the Book and Gavel Club and the
Yale Law Club. both of Yale. IS now tn
the hands Of the governing board ot the
organization II Is probable action viii
be taken on the questions to-day.
Secretary COrtelyou and de Quesada
viii attend the meetings this morning,
when one Of the most important subjects
Of the convention Will be brought 20 the
attention Of the delegates. Exclusion of
men who are members of the general
course fratenities IS the important
question TO be considered Most of the
time to-day. the last day Of the conVen-
tfon. viii be devoted 10 the decision Of
this point. This afternoon the annual
election Of officers viii take place
The convention wifi close with a banquet
tonight at the Raleigh. al which John
J. Kuhn, "AA,' will act as toastmaster.
one Of the most prominent guests VIII be
Secretary. Cortelyou.
Notes of the Convention.
John J. Kuhn, IA" Cornell. is one OF
the most popular men 80 the fraternity.
and IL it wasn't against the laws of the
order. he would probably be reelected
az the head Of the society. Kuhn knows
every one about the convention and every
one about the building knows Kuhn. II
things aren't going just right. Kuhn is
consulted. II something has taken place
and it doesn't suit some one, Kuhn is
sought and burdened with the delegates
troubles.
r r. Carmau. Of Virginia. is known
as Railroad Carman. of course Car
man was never a brakeman a fireman, a
conductor, or even a neWsboy.
Frank H. Hobson, Of Philadelphia, the
famous Penn football player. arrived ia
town last night TO take in the banquet
and the last days Of the convention. He
was a member OF the All-American team.
One OF the most popular members at
tending the convention is Judge 4. s.
Barnes. of Binghamton, y. Y. one Of the
founders Of the Delta Chis He Is known
as Father" Barnes. but, nevertheless. he
is particularly active in everything and is
at least d part OF the life of the con-
vention.
Another celebrated football player is W
J. Rookie. of Pennsylvania Two years
ago he played tackle on the Quaker team
when Harvard was beaten for the first
time in seven years. Rookie has tackled
everything in Washington. say the dele
gates. except the steps 10 the top Of the
monument.
A. Frank John. of Dickinson, is one Of
the faithful attendants at the convention
A Frank. by the way. is known as
Pretty John" and also as Little John, %
as he isn't very tail, and is as round as
a butter bali Brother Johns first name
by the way, is Abba. His brother dele
gates call him "A-buyer."
The delegates are not exactly suited
with the form Of government of the Dis
trict, and after having the system ex-
planned TO them by Commissioner Biddle
at the opening session. Immediately met
and elected their own mayor
He, the mayor, Is c. J. Mayer, Of Michi-
gan, Mr.. Mayor however has turned
over the keys OF the city, or that part OF
it in his control, 10 the other l2i delegates
and visitors TO the convention.
Although this is the thirteenth annual
of the Delta CHS. the fra
ternity was originally organized eighteen
years ago at Cornell. For five years
after organizing no conventions were held.
The Mexican sombrero Of r. r. Garrard.
of Texas, known altogether among the
boys as Texas. has attracted no end of
attention not only in Georgetown and the
Raleigh Hotel but all over Washington.
it hasn't been proven, the dele
gates suspect that Texas" has a large
gun slowed away IN his clothes SOME
where, and they have been watching him
closely so as not TO miss anything when
the protector" is eventually brought
forth.
William ". Bride "CC," Of Washington,
goes to Texas next week to install a Delta
Chi CHAPTER at Austin. Brother Bride.
by the way. is one of the hard workers of
the convention. In fact he is the busy
man Of the meeting. He Is a local attor-
ney, and in addition to his own work has
been doing the important stunts for the
fraternity since his election. AS conse-
quence of his faithfuiness, Brother Bride
is slated for reelection. If anything goes
on about the convention. Brother Bride
knows all about it. And If it doesn't
go on, or is even contemplated the "CC''
has it all under his hat, just the same.
Politics cut no figure in the Delta CHS.
For instance. Vice President Fairbanks
Is one Of the members or the order and
William Jennings Bryan IS another.
District Attorney Baker. who Is a mem~
her. and who has been taking in the