The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-04

| office Seekers at the WHate house.
Billy Crlmps Reception-Alormed
by crazy orotor-Dr. Mary
/ Wazker-Big Folks and Little Folks
This. That and the Other.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 28th, 1877.
"Hope springs eternal in the human
breast The truth of this was never
more fully shown than yesterday by the
crowd Of Office seekers who thronged the
White House in spite Of the rain and
wind and altogether uncomfortable
weather.. Their perseverance was not
entirely without reward for, either be-
cause his ether business was not pres.
sing or by their much knocking, they
had wearied his Excellency, these per-
sistent persons were admitted, one by
one, and given an opportunity to tell
their grievances, claims, and aspira-
tions. It is the first time they have
gained such audience since the inaugur-
alton of President Hayes, and although
he listened attentively to all they had
to say, he gave them 10 assurances save
that their claims should receive due con-
sideration.
An amusing episode occurred, during
the afternoon which is worth relating
as going to show that even persons in
high places can remember and will re-
ward services rendered. Among those
seeking the presence Of the President
was Billy Crump, the body servant Of
General Hayes in the army. Billy had
been most faithful in his service, AID
Gen. Hayes was really attached to him
and was invariably kind. Now: Billy
has grown poor IN these hard times,
like the most Of us common folks, and
Of late has been out Of employment and
apparently on the direct road to the
poor house, but in fortunate moment,
remembering his former employer aud
his kindness, by dint Of much pinching
economy, he saved enough to take him
to Washington and yesterday, full, of
hope and expectancy, presented him
self at the Executive Mansion.
He received repulse at the outset
from Arthur "a sleek colored attendant
who. has been for many years in service
at the White House, who rudely re.
! fused to admit him. Billy was detected
and retired to a corner, hoping that the
President or some of his family might
pass. His hope was speedily realized
by the advent of Mr.. Webb Hayes, who
Immediately recognized him, seized his
hand joyfully and himself led Billy te
his father, much to the astonishmen1
and chagrin Of "Arthur.' The Presi
don't received him heartily and in nj
probability the old servant will have nj
g further fears Of home in the work house
: Not many nights since at the solemn
midnight heur, the night guard at tb
q width house were. startled by lou
soudns and commotion proceeding from
: the front portico, visions Of the ''Hun
l dred Thousand arose in their minds
$ but after stealthily accommodating out
8 side the house, they were surprised al
a reassured' by seeing but single form
stamping to ard fro across the portic
n and declaiming in stentorian tones, tn
t virtues and bravery of the new Pres
s dent. He was found to be crazy No,
wegian from Ohio. .<.- .u
DR.. Mary Walkers forcible expul
e sion from the Treasury building, tn
e other day, on account of not being dress
ed like other women, shows the nece'
If sity of more of the same independence
if that she manifests in dressing as sh
u does. It cannot be said that her dres
<, is immodest. It is only peculiar, but 4
e one can say, seriously, that it is not mo:
comfortable and sensible, nor les
% gracefl, even, than the fashio nab
3, costume Of a society belle Of to-day
u Every American citizen has an vi
Re doubted right to dress as he or sh
u pleases, so long as modesty and decel
ID cy are respected; and Mary, at leas
e.. is determined to exercise her God give
.. liberty. If she does have 70 -f;nht for j