Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-11-02
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26th.


People who have been in the habit
of spending the winter in Washing
ton know better than to delay action
in the matter of house-huntlng until
the eleventh hour. The supply great
as 1t is: was exhausted by the earlier
demand, and now the late corners,
congressman and other winter habi-
tues of the capital, are experiencing
great difficulty in securing houses.
The French flats are filled up; the
most desirable hotel accommodations
have been engaged, finished resi-
dences for rent have been -empt-
ed, and yet many public men who
are going to spend the winter here
are still at sea as to where they will
live.
Senator Edmunds has been here
during the week looking at his newly
erected house. Inasmuch as he call
ed on the president, it would seem
that they are on friendly terms, de-
spite the reports that the senator
from Vermont is to lead fight this
winter against the nominations Of
the president.
There have been lively scenes at
the white house during the past
week. The crowds at the handshak-
ing receptions have been larger than
at any time since March last. The
people who come are of all kinds.
There are country men and country
women, cranks, and brides. AS
usual at this season of the year, the
city is overrun with bridal couples,
and these interesting people do not
think Washington has been complet-
ed unless they have shaken hands
with the president. Consequently
the east room is daily occupied by
brides and grooms from all parts OF
the country, waiting their turn at 9
handshake. The president is very
quick in detecting brides, and he in.
variably sends them away in higt
spirits by giving them a cordla
sque exc of the hand, small nose.
gay, and presidential blessing
Brides are often heard TO say or
leaving the white house. II wonder
how the president knew we were jus
married"
When the Presbyterian Synod caa
ed on the president, each membe
was introduced by Congressman
Gibson, who said, You are doubt
less familiar, Mr.. President, witt
the Synod and Presbytery and tn
visiting brother, two, perhaps. ;
This reference to the visiting broth
er started rather uproariou
laugh, in the midst of which tn
president said that Mr.. Gibso
was correct, adding: Il feel llttl
, closer to the Presbyterians than t.
any other religion. | was reared i
the Presbyterian church, was taugl
the catechism when boy, and
know it all yet" At this an ole
gray haired minister cried out in
sharp, emphatic tone: 'sYou are th
first president who could ever sa
, that" ''Oh, l don't know abor
I that" replied Mr.. Cleveland in
deprecating tone. AT this point e1
: Judge Drake, formerly of Missouri
: pushed himself up to the president
!. side and said to him, ssMr. Presider
S | am probably the oldest member
S this Synod, and | want to say to yo
e that whether we are your politics
e friends or opposed to you in polite
n we pray God to bless you" To tn
o outburst the president responded
e 81 will need the prayers of the pc,
it pie of all religions to help me.
n is hard to please everybody, but
), am going to try to please myself
o any rate" This stirred the jude
:, again to say: I'VE feel satisfe,
: Mr.. President, that If yoq do tina