Maine goes to the White House. Washington D.C. The State of Maine's delegation in Congress was received by President Roosevelt at the White House today. Governor Barrows, who headed the party, said the visit was purely a social one. In the group, left to right: (Front Row) Gov. Lewis O. Barrows, Senator Frederick Hale, and Senator Wallace White. Back Row, left to right: Rep. J.C. Oliver, Rep. Clyde H. Smith, and Ralph O. Brewster