The Washington herald., 1913-06-29
president RECEIVES MANY GIFTS

old vessels. Many times these relics are
sent him by societies that object to the
building being torn down. or to the
ships being destroyed. And with them
comes q request for him to exert his In
nuence in saving the relic for future
generations He recently received Q
piece Of lace made from wood laboriously
cut by hand from a large block. and
nicely embroidered dolly.
The present administration VIII have
splendid luck. every success. II the I'M
mense numbers Of four-leafed clovers
sent IN presage anything. Flowers Of all
varieties are received at the White
House. In many cases they are not prop
eriy packed, and consequently are badly
withered. A. large bunch of violets. sent
from Southern State. however. was 20
well preserved that 1t served to brighten
the White House Offices for some time.
The fad OF sending eggs by parcel post
is well known at the While House. where
numerous packages OF them are received
usually In dozen lots. The eggs carry In
good shape. although It Is doubted
whether Mr.. Wilson ever breakfasted
on them. Considerable maple sugar from
the New England States has been re-
ceived. some Of which. II is said about
the executive Offices. found its way to
TIC I1ouSC ldbic-
Buttcr and Cheese Sent.
The champion cheesemaker of each sec
ton of the country Is constantly enrich
ing the White House collection with con-
tributions Of prize varieties Butter
makers come In for letter Of thanks
when they forward TO the President a
pound or two of their best product,
while the champion breadmakers from
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SO far as to offer to go into the White
House kitchens and show by actual DEM
onstration that the loaf forwarded from
an Iowa or Maine kitchen is genuine.
Thousands OF manufacturers are con-
stantly sending samples Of their wares
ir the hope that they may be recognized,
and many notable cases have occurred
where the advertising manager Of the
wide-awake concern has attempted 10
twist the courteous note received IN ac-
acknowledgement into a letter Of recon-
mendation. 1t is needless to state that
upon many occasions considerable induce
ment has been offered Presidents for
their Endorsement. or even word or
praise. There will be no need Of pur-.
chasing brooms during the present ad-
ministration. II all OF a consignment sent
by an institution for the blind are used
Although II is a well-known fact that
frequently receives pipes. some Of them
peing rearruiiy ana wonderfully MADE
One Just received from an old man In
Oregon was painstakingiy carved from
crooked root Of a tree recent con-
signment from Panama was box OF
cigarettes pronounced very excellent py
clerks in the executive ofices who en-
toyed them. A small boy IN Michigan
not long ago sent a trick cigar that con-
tanned a most suriy-looking Jack-in-the-
box.
Fair. VIII Contribute.
Although II is too early for the va
rious fairs over the country to be senc-
ing in the prize pumpkins. corn. and
other farm products. yet prize apples and
other fruits already have reached the
White House from Southern States. some
very good vegetables from Texas being
a recent consignment.
On the same day came q couple of
sweaters from Massachusetts, and box
of cigars from the Philippine Islands
Chewing gum sent from well-known fac
tories would be sufficient to furnish d.
version to the entire Presidential family
should 1t so desire.
As soon as IL was announced that no
wine was to be served at the Wilson
table numberless letters poured in upon
the President, and a good many gifts
one OF them was quart VI ofshse maj
malade which was placed IN whisky
glasses, the donor naively remarking that
it was the best use to which the glasses
could be put
Just to keep the matter from getting
monotonous, a pin cushion was received
from a little girl who said that she was
a cripple and was kept indoors great
ceai; she hoped he would appreciate the
cushion, which she had made herself.
What to do with the gifts becomes
pressing problem. where room Is at a
premium Were they all retained, the
White House eventually would become
storage house. Hence, they must be dis
posed of as fast as practical Many of
the books and maps have a real value.
and are forwarded to the proper depart
ment or to the Library Of Congress.
Others are worthless and promptly con-
signed to the furnace A very. very few
are kept