The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-06-02


heir fifteenth reunion. The veterans pa
radcd he streets, were reviewed by tue
President, made excursions 10 Washing
toms tomb, and were banquetcl. The ciu
Zens threw banners and bunting to the
breeze IN honor Of the occasion, ana
crowded the sidewalks to gaze at the page
ant. The entertainment Of these visitors
was altogether successful, and they eN-
pres sed themselves as delighted with their
cordial reception. They were no little
surprised, however, that at their first re
union in the capitol city the President OF
the United States should render himself
Conspicuous by absence from a banquet
given in their honor. IT is unlike Prcsl-
dent Arthur TO bunder on "A point oil
etiquette. He Is almost always sure to do
the right thing in this regard; but his
tastes are quiet, he Is suricitcd with pomp
and vanlties, and the drafts upon his time
are frequent and imperlous. Besides, lac
may have been tired and lndisposed, for
he succumbcd to his inclination and went
instead on u moonlight excursion down
the Potomac.
The President looked remarkably well
Wednesday, as he stood the central figure
of the banner draped stand watching the
procession pass by. He wore black
trock coat bultoned nearly to the throat,
white Kid gloves, and tall silk hat which
he removed and held IN his hand as each
division of the parade reached the stand.
| he tip OF a dark blue silk handkerchief
pecred, from the breast pocket OF his coat,
exactly matching his Cravat in shade. HIS
hair is silvcrlng rapidly now, and his
mous,ache is nearly white but he shows
no other traces of beng care encum-
bered man. The grand stand was oCcu-
pied by large and distinguished party.
Among others, noticed Attorney General
Brewster quietly observant of what was
taking place, ana Secretary Lincoln with
his dignifed bearing and thoughtful,
handsome face. General Sherman was
conspicuous in his uniform, was laxative,
and looked ruddy and vigorous. Secre-
taries Teller Frellnghuyscn, and Postmas-
ter General Gresham were there, and halt
dozen foreign ministers.
The even teHor of the Star Route trial
was disturbed the other day by crank OF
a lawyer, by the name of England, ap-
pearlng IN the ante room of the court in
the garb of Fejee Islander, and shouting
in behalf Of the defendants, They are not
guilty" He had dotted his clothing In
the vestbule, and but tor the prompt ac-
ton of the marshals would In moment
more have been in the court room in a
perfectly nude state. The ladies present,
learning what had occurred fastened to
escape. England afterwards made his
way back to the court room and threat
ened to shoot Judge WylIe and others, but
cluded the pursuit of officers, and turned
up on Thursday night IN Baltimore, where
he was arrested. Colonel Bob lngersoll is
now making the closing argument for the
defense and the tedious Star Route trial
VIII soon come to an end.
The names mentioned rs most favored
by the President for the Commissioner
ship of Internal Revenue are Silas Dutch.
er, of New York, A. p Tuition, Of Penn.
sylvania, and Deputy Commissioner
Rogers. The appointment will probably
be made to-day.
The are many visitors in the city now,
and last week there were more. Besides
the old soldiers, many Of whom brought
their families, the Jockey Club races
brought many sporting men to the city
who made their headquarters at the Ma
lonal and ST James, while the military
quartered nj the Riggs House and the Eb-
bit. Several large excursion parties from
nelghboring cities visited Washington last
week, and at the White House the average
of daily visitors was from five to SIX hun.
dred-a larger number than in any prevI-
Gus season.
Postmaster General Gresham has signl-
fled his intention OF making n number of
changes in the clerical force of the Post
office Department before the end OF the
present fiscal year. He proposes to re.
move some of the Older employees, and fill
their places with younger and more vigor-
Gus men In cases where the old clerks
can perform light, easy work they will
probably be retained at reduced salaries
free OF Cost.
by calling at q. Behring's drug store you
eau get sample bottle of DR.. Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup which will relieve the
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