Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-28
WASHINGTON LETTER.
'RREsPONDENCE OF THE MONITOR.
WASHINGTON, Sept. DIST.


Washington, Sept. Dist.
The appearance of the capitol and
of some other public buildings has
been greatly improved since the ad-
journment of congress. The marble
fronts have been cleaned and are
now as pure and white as when first
put in place. Public and private en-
terprises have We'd In progress and
the capital city has made decided
stride during the summer in the i'm
provement of streets: parks, private
residences, and public buildings.
There seems to be general business
revival in the city. Not yet every
business man feels it but a majority
of them do There is unprecedented
activity in real estate a sure sign of
the city's rapid growth. Many of
the dealers in dry goods report sales
during the first half of the month of
September largely surprising the
business done during the same time
last year. A great many local en-
terprises are prospecting, and more
men are making money in Washing
ton this fall than ever before.
Many wealthy people will remain
from the city during this month on
account of the stories that malaria
is prevalent at this season. A good
many however are on their way home
now, and have notified those in
charge of their luxurious homes to
put them in order. There are signs
of life in the West End, on Connect
lieut. and Vermont avenues, and on
K. street.
Secretary Manning has vacated
his apartments at the Arlington and
has taken possession of the Bigelow
house on Eighteenth street, roomy,
substantial structure, where he will
entertain his friends this winter.
Mrs. Manning and her daughter are
not expected home from Watch Hill
before the first of October. The
Bigelow house was leased furnished
to Mr.. Manning for three years.
commencing the 10Th inst.
Secretary Whitney Is devoting all
his spare time to identifying and
otherwise improving his country seat
near Tunlaw, above Georgetown. 1t
IS his intention to spend the fall
there with his family upon their re-
turn from New York.
Mrs. Senator Logan is temporarily
stopping with Mrs. Allen while the
mansion on Columbia heights is be-
ing put in order for occupancy. An
army of upholsterers and house.fur-
nishers are putting on the finishing
touches, and it is said when complet-
ed, the interior of the Logan man.
sion will be one of the most attract
i've in the city.
Ex-senator Chaffee's straightfor-
ward talk about General Grants real
desires in regard to his place of
burial has stirred up New Workers a
good deal. Mr. Chaffee takes no
stock in the story that Gen. Grant
ever wrote to his son Fred that he
preferred to be buried in New York
because that city had "befriended
him in the time of his need" Mr..
Chaffee, whose information is valua-
BILE because of his intimacy with
General Grant, and whose only
daughter is wife of one General
Grants sons, believes that General
Grant remains will be brought to
this city, and is strongly in favor OF
it. He thinks million dollars coulC
be raised in thirty days, and guaran
tees that Colorado will give more
than New York city.
The president has accomplished s
good deal of work during the pas
week and has not been SO over-rul
with visitors as to be tired out b,
them. The levees in the East room
have been large and seem to b.
growing larger each week. Th
president has been almost entirel
alone for several days, owing to TIL
absence of Col. Lamont, who ha
now returned.
| have heard two compliments TO
the president this week-one fror
Senator Sabin, of Minnesota, VIII
said that Mr.. Cleveland was honestl
and earnestly endeavoring to Civ
the country a good administratio
and deserved the encouragement {
republicans and the other frol
Congressman Lawler, of Chicago
who has been filling the lobby {
Wizards hotel with sulphurous con
plants. Lawler grumbles becaus
the federal offices in this city ha,
been given to reputable men; :"
those who ride in carriages and ha,
incomes, while the heelers and strl
ers of the democracy are walking Il
streets looking for a job. To get
Office from this administration, sa
Mr.. Lawler. "a man must wear 81
y stockings and plug hat
IF The military guard over the tomb
q General Grant, at Riverside Park, will
continued until January 1st
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