The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-19

life during which Mr. Taft became a
United States judge, commissioner of
the Philippines, secretary of war, and
president.
The celebration began this morning
with the arrival of a delegation from
the Commercial club of Cincinnati, 35
strong. The visitors reached Washing
tO.l in a special train. Many of them
called at the White House soon after
arriving but others waited to greet the
president at the luncheon they had ar
ranged in his honor at the Chevy Chase
club. The reception comes tonight. If
the weather is good as it appeard
early it would be the reception Will be
held on the grounds in the rear of the
White House. but if rain interferes the
President and Mrs. Taft will receive in
the blue room as at the winter recep-
tions.
Both inside and outside every prepar-
alton had been made today for the re-
ception. Every angle and corner Of
the White House has been feStOOned
with electric lights and a searchhght
has been mounted nearby to play upon
the fountain, near which the President
and Mrs. Taft will receive. Six thou
sand lights have been used in prepar-
ing for the display. Japanese lanterns
viii add to the picturesqueness. One
spot light viii be used to throw in re-
lief the American flag that floats over
the White House. when the president is
at home At the suggestion OF Mrs.
Taft a cluster Of siIvered incandescent
lamps forming the figures "1SS6-1911'
was put up today on the lawn near the
point where the guests will be received.
The Presents.
Expressmen were still busy today de-
livering presents at the White House.
They have come from every section of
the country. Former President and
Mrs Roosevelt have sent an ANTIQUE
ell hon Tn
service sent by the senate, the Vice
President and Mrs. Sherman individ-
uany sent a tall silver vase marked
with the monOgrams OF the President
and Mrs. Taft. The Speaker of the
House and Mrs Clark sent % Ameri-
can Beauty roses, one for each year of
the married life of the recipients. The
house sent three dozen silver plates.
The secretary Of State and Mrs. Knox
sent a massive silver vase for Ameri-
can Beauty roses. From the Secretary
Of the Treasury and Mrs. MacVeagh,
the President and Mrs. Taft have re-
ceived a fruit platter of silver de-
signed by Mrs MacVeagh, and intend
ed for state dinners. It is oblOng in
shape. two feet wide and very deep.
with an inner rim of gold. At either
end is q spread eagle with the coat of
arms of the United States. The gift of
the Secretary of War and Mrs Stimson
IS a. tail silver vase and a silver tray.
1ne Attorney 0Guefdl ana MIS-. WICK
ersham have sent large repousse
silver jewel case. 1t is considered a
rare piece OF workmanship. From the
postmaster general there is a hand
Some silver vase, inscribed with the
initials of the President and Mrs Taft
and the date. The Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Meyer have sent a low
ing cup. There are gifts in silver from
all the other members OF the cabinet.
Cannon Sends Roses.
c. D. Norton, former secretary tc
the president and Mrs. Norton sent
silver jewel case. Former Speaker
Cannon also sent a large bunch o
American Beauty roses. Mr.. and Mrs
r W. Cram of Bangor. Me. old cam.
paign friends of the president anC
Mrs Taft sent Mrs. Taft one of tn,
best salmon ever caught in the Pen.
obscot river. Many other gifts. som,
OF great beauty and all Of much in
terest have been received by the pres
ident and Mrs. Taft during the las
few days.
The presidents class. yale '7s.'
has given a solid silver fern fish ,.
inches in diameter, marked with tn,
initials Of the president and Mrs. Taf