Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-06
WASHINGTON DEEPLY SHOCKED
AT DEATH OF GREAT AMERICAN
Congress and Supreme Court of the u. S.
Adjourn Out Of Respectfully Or
dered at Half-Mast.

uC1 GU d L l.
The death of Col. Roosevelt stirred
and shocked the National Capital
Universal regret at the passing of a
great figure in the nations life was
evident on every hand
Profound sorrow was shown by the
many who knew the former President
personally. Political friends and -
tagonists joined in expressions of ad-
miration for the man
Men in all walks of life were eager
for the details. Telephones INTO
Newspaper Offices were kept busy with
calls from high officials of the gov
eminent, foreign diplomats and mem
bers of Congress as the news spread
On the streets everywhere the any
ious interest was apparent. WORK
men on a new building going up in
the business district quit to hear and
discuss the story.
News Cabled to President.
The announcement was cabled to
President Wilson as soon as it
reached the White House. The flag
over the Executive Mansion was low
cred to half staff and this soon was
done also at all other public build
ings Congress and the Supreme
Court of the United States adjourned
Both houses adopted resolutions OF
regret at the death of Col. Roosevelt,
and provided for the appointment OF
committees to attend the funeral.
The bust of Col. Roosevelt in the
Senate corridor was also draped in
crepe in his memory.
Flags Ordered at Half-Mast.
Secretary Daniels and Gen. March
ordered flags haif-masted on every
ship and shore station of the Navy
and at every Army post and camp at
home and abroad. Similar orders
were sent by Secretary of the Treas
ury Glass and Postmaster General
Burleson to lower the flags of public
buildings throughout the country.
Secretary Daniels broadcasted by
radio a personal memorandum to COM
handing officers of the Navy.
Before the War Department heard
that Mrs Roosevelt desired to have
private funeral, arrangements had
been made to consult with the family
in regard to detailing troops to attend
the services.
Mrs. Longworth Goes to Oyster Bay
Col. Roosevelts daughter, Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth, and her husband,
Representative Longworth of OHIO,
left Washington on an early train for
Oyster Bay.
Attaches of the White House. many
of whom have served there for years,
were among those most deeply touched
by the passing of their former chief.
He was as plain as an old shoe,
commented one veteran in service. but
he was quick to add that any order
given by Teddy" had to be carried
out to the letter. Others of the White
House staff recalled Col. Roosevelts
informal receptions every Christmas
and every time he returned from
vacation. He would shake hands with
every one in the reception hall CT the
executive offices.
Loved to Meet People.
He loved to meet people" they
said, land many time came out into
the hall on his way to lunch to see
people who had not been admitted to
his Office
One of Col. Roosevelt's real contri-
buttons tc the beauty of Washington
was the remodeling of the White
House The executive offices were
added and the interior redecorated
under his direction. He did not al
low the new office wing to interfere
he frequently exercised. and which
was destroyed by the enlargement of
the offices in a succeeding admins
tration.
Supreme Courts Unusual Honor.
An unusual honor to the memory of
Col. Roosevelt was paid by the SUI
preme Court of the United States,
which adjourned Immediately upon
converting, out Of respect to him.
Announcement of his death was
who praised his memory and moved
that the court adjourn. The motion
was granted by Chief Justice White,
who announced that the court would
meet tomorrow to transact business
TT is with very great regret and
Sadness" said Attorney General
Gregory in making his motion, that
Roosevelt. He passed away this
morning at his Oyster Bay home.
The end was not anticipated except
by his physician and few close per-
sonal friends. He was formerly Presi-
dent of the United States as well as
citizen soldier and statesman or
the United States"
Replying to the Attorney General.
Chief Justice White, said:
1.-The court sorrows to learn of the
death of this great and conspicuous
son of the republic whose service the
country has lost, and it is glad to give
this mark of respect by granting the
motion of the Attorney General"
Court Sets Precedent.
Precedents show that this is the
first time the court has met and ad-
journed without transacting business
on such occasions. In the case of the
death of President Hayes the court
disposed of a number of cases before
the Attorney General announced his
death, whereupon the court at once
adjourned. Court records also show
that at the time of President Harri-
sons death the court admitted at
torneys to practice and finished a
case then under argument before an
nouncement of his death was made.