The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-13

their pork cts. As his cigars were of the bsst
imported brands, the cigar butts were pretty
steep. He never objected 10 the table ex
pentes Of the White House, however large.
but be couldn't understand Why his gar
bills footed up so much. He delighted to
finger with his guests at the table after the
conclusion OF the meal aud enjoy a smosa
after the English fashion. In this way an
hour or more was often passed. President
Arthur was always rushed; he WAS invari.
ably eehindhsnd IN keeping appointments,
and The most important delegations were
often kept waiting for him for an hour.
DIFFERENT.
President Cleveland il a very short time
showed himself methodical and emstic.
both officially and privately. He has SO ar
raDred his time and his affairs that there is
no ella hing. He has his hours for wor King
and when they are over be stops work. Ia
this way he is enabled to keep mis- appoint
meDts promptly and TO K ep himself 10 god
working condition. He rises at a reasonably
early hour. and is always ready for break
fast which Is fixed for O'Clock. He has
never missed his mornings meal, nor been
late to 1t since he has been In tbs White
House. and he expects tae same ponctuality
fom thoss who sit at the table with
him.. Almost Immediately afterward
he is ready to begin the business
OF the day, and after attending to i'm.
portant letters or other matters which
are brought TO his atteation he begins to 70.
ceive callers. Before / o'clock be has his
rooms pretty well cleared having disposed
OF vleitors This is about the DCar when his
predecessor began receiving callers. Prssl.
dent Cleveland then goes down. stat s and
gives an audiences to the general visitor, no
may be waiting in the east room. At 80
o clock lunch is served, and no one ia At err.
ani1 admitted to his presence except by
special appointment. Thus ne has t rus at
h's distGtal to see epecial delegations nc 10
shut himself in his office for the considera-
ton OF important matters requiring his ~
tent. n ard to take his customary afternoon
drive. Dinner is served promptly a.
0c!0cE. The evenings are devoted to the re-
isxstlon OF conversation or TO consideration
Oh business, just as il happers
TIE above is the regular daily routine at
the White House. ana from 1t there is
deviation. As q consequence. everybody
connected with the mouse knows jast what
to do and when to do it.
IN GOOD HEALTH.
The President himself has been abe, to
stand the strain upon him for the past few
months remarkably well. He is looking in
hne condition and seems perfectly well.
Since he bias been an occupant of the White
he has not been sick once, and has not evea
seen heavy" day. He expends lots of
steam, but he keeps good fire under the
boiler. He Is good, strong eater; is fond of
good table, and his digestion is perfect.
President Cleveland is fond of
inviting sn intimate personal friend or
Cabinet officer to stay to dinner with him,
but as yet he has not given either state or
private dinner party, and probably will not
until next season. Wine IS served at the
table, and the President eDjoys it in moder.
alton. AZ soon ss ,he meal Is concluded the
table is deserted, and the President with his
guest, ii there happens to be one present,
gees upstairs to enjoy after-oinner smoAe
IN private. The President likes cigar, b1t
he is light smoker. and 10 one about the
house has yet seen him with q cigar in his
mouth during the day. His cigars, like
President Arihurs, are all imported, bot
they last longer.
ACCESSIBLE.
It is comparatively easy to secure an audi
ence with President Gle veiand. He is willing
to give everybody chance. ALI who ap.
proach him are pleased with the cordiality
and ease of manner with which they are re.
ceived. He is always ready TO listen to what
is said to him, particularly with reference to
the affairs Of the house, and this is pleasant
to the employees.
A great deal of credit for this systematiz'ng
OF affairs at the White House is due to Col
onel Lamont, his Private Secretary, who
worke himself sick In a couple of months.
1t was only q few days ago that he again
u ade bis appearance at his Office desk, look.
ing somewhat pale. His ways are the Pfesi.
dents ways, and the two understand each
other perfectly. Before Colonel Lamont was
taken sick those about him had learned his
waye and methods, so that when he was no
longer ut rduty, they knew how he wanted
Things done, and that way suited tho Presi.
dent, 90 that everything ran smoothly.