Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-09-06

President Arthur in Chicago Yesterday
A Reception at the Hotel and Visit
to the Board of Trade-A Visit to Points
of Interest end the Departure for Wash
ington.
Especial Telegram to the GlobeI
CHICAGO, Sept. 5.-President Arthur
gave orders when he retired last night, at
the Grand Pacific, that he should not be
disturbed in the morning. He slept like
top, and awoke feeling much refreshed,
and did not rub the cobwebs out of his eye
until 8 a. M, when Secretary Lincoln pre-
sented himself to inquire how the presi-
dent had slept,and receive orders. II tell
you, Bob, it feels good to be down once
more between clean white sheets, though it
is strange how they manage to keep any
thing clean in this dirty city, said the
president, after exchanging the usual cour-
tesies with the secretary. Mr.. Lincoln had
already been to breakfast, SO Mr. Arthur
breaktasted alone in his private apart
ments. He first had his chin craped,
however, by his own faithful valet, Alec.
He then received an old gentleman, his
wife and two daughters, who had come
from the country for the express pur-
pose of seeing real, live president, and
sent up their cards. A GOOD many others
called to pay their respects early in the
day. Every body who called on the presi-
dent or Secretary Lincoln at the Grand
Pacific during the forenoon received the
utmost courtesy. While the ladies were
being entertained an affecting incident
occurred. The valet at the door
let in an aged Irishwoman.
Her form was bent, her hair
gray and she leaned heavily on large
walking stick. With difficulty she made
her way across the room and sank down
in chair, where, with her head on her
hands, she with difficulty restrained her
sobs. AS yet she was unnoticed by the
chief magistrate. Watching her opportu-
nifty she finally advanced and knelt at his
feet. In an instant President Arthur
stretched out his hand and raised her up.
With trembling hand and with the tears
running down her furrowed checks, the
old lady exclaimed: @Oh, sir, my son, he's
enlisted at the same time handing him
letter which was q petition to
have the enlistment cancelled. The prssi
dent carefully read the letter and shaking
her hand in the kindest manner tola his
petitioner that he would call the attention
of the secretary Of war TO the matter i'm
mediately. II took the poor old creme
nearly FIVE minutes to reach the door, rs
at every step backward ehe made low
obeisanee.
The following dispatch was received to-
day:
BLooM1NGToN, ILL.,, Sept. 5.-To George.
R. Davis and Jesse Spalding, Chicago:
1 was absent yesterday when you wired
me. L regret exceedingly that I am is un-
able to join with you in doing honor
to the president on his visit to
Chicago. Ny respect for the Office and my
friendship for the man both urge me to be
present on this interesting occasion If it
were possible, as I have written him.
beg you to present to the president my
congratulations and best wishes.
Signed, DAVID DAVIS.
Before II o'clock, in anticipation of the
presidents visit, business was suspended
on the board of trade. Every inch of
standing room on the floor was occupied,
and the gallery was packed to overfowing
with visitors. The streets around the
building and ali the approaches to the hall
were crowded. A considerable sprinkling
of ladies was noticeable in the gathering,
and some of the gentler sex even obtained
admission to the floor, where the young
and frisky brokers we're elbowing each
other, tossing stray hats about and play
ing all sorts of innocent pranks. Presi-
dent Arthur arrived at 1920, accompanied
by Secretary Lincoln and Collector
q H. {oI- 10 II
rectors' private room, where he was intro
duced to all the members of the directory
who were present and number of ladies.
Space was cleared with difficulty for the
party to 60 through the hall to the
platform at the Washington street
front. Mr.. Arthur walked arm in arm
with First Vice President French, who did
the honors in the absence of President
Hobbs. In introducing President Arthur
Mr.. French said:
"Gentlemen: We are honored by the
presence of the chief magistrate of the
nation, under whom the country is enjoy
ing an era of prosperity not enjoyed by
any other nation" ef,
After the cheering ceased the president,
who stood with his hands behind him hold
ing his hat and gloves. spoke in cloar
voice and a quick, nervous manner the
following words:
81 thank you for the warmth of your
greeting; am glad of this opportunity of
meeting the distinguished representatives
of the commercial interests of your mag
nifcent city. shall ever recall with
pleasure the warmth and cordiality of my
reception. 1 leave you with the best
wishes for your prosperity and happi-
ness"
The secretary of war stepped forward and
spoke as follows II need no intro
duction to Chicago audience. As citi-
Zen of ChicagoI I feel profoundly gratitied
at this demonstration in honor of the pres
ident. As one of the constitutional ad-
visers, l have been trying for two years to
make him believe Chicago is the
center of the world, but you have done
more by this reception to convince him of
that fact than in that time.
The party then moved slowly out OF the
hall, the president receiving most marked
respect on every hand. He smiled con-
stantly, and showed his heartiest ap-
probation Of the honors freely bestowed
ON him.
During the evening the presidential
no,%v coIlel ok the tInion lea0ue and the