Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-08-06
EXPIRES. ARTHUR'S ARREST.
An Exceedingly Difficult Story to Be.
lieye, but an Amusing One to Read.

An Exceedingly Difficult Story to Be.
lieye, but an Amusing One to Read.
Now that the majesty that doth
hedge an executive is being dissipated
in MIR. Arthur's case by his retire
ment, says the San Francisco Gail,
his ex-cabinet is beginning to let out
a good many little incidents of the
reign of one who will deservedly go
down in history under the sobriquet
of "the jolly president. For illus
tration, one of hissconstitutional adj
visers, in a recent letter to ar old
crony in this city, says:
''Did 1 ever tell you of the fun we
had during the visit of the presiden-
tial party to Florida summer before
last? You must know that, besides
being a confirmed practical joker,
Chet is quite an adept at certain
sleight-of-hand tricks, a proficiency
in which he has kept up from boy
hood. He fatters himself be can re-
move a handkerchief or watch from
pocket with as much adroitness as
a professional "nipper." He has
perpetrated many queer joke in this
way, the exalted position of the per-
petrator naturally protecting him
from suspicion. While at jackson
vile the white House gang deter
mined to attend monster darkey
camp-meeting about ten miles back
in the country, and, to avoid the
eternal reception nuisance, we went
incog. When we left the train and
were awaiting for conveyance at a
small tavern Chet noticed a fat plan
ter doing in the bar-room, and dis
playing a preposterous bunch of
seals on his fob chain. Arthur
watched his chance, snaked out the
mans watch and hid it in the saddle
bags of another traveller that was
hanging on the wall. Now, Bill
Chandler had been waiting for a
chance to get back on Arthur for
several days, so he in turn collared
the planters property and slipped it
into the breast pocket of Chefs big
duster. Then he quietly led each
member Of the party aside and let
them into the conspiracy, to their
great delight. When the vehicles re-
turned from the camping ground
Arthur was Immediately collared by
the planter, who savagely demanded
his property.
"'What do you mean, fellow?'
said the president, trying not to
laugh, and winking at his staff-all
of whom, however, remained suspi-
ciously Indifferent.
"'Oh, you can't come any funny
business with me. One of these gen.
tlemen saw you steal my. watch and
put it in your pocket. Here, con-
stable, I want this man searched
"'Very well, then, search me- said
our first citizen, almost exploding
with laughter.
"1 thought so, said the constable,
and, to Chefs petrifcation, he
fshed out the watch from the first
pocket he dived into. I'll just slam
you into the calaboose, my fine fell
low"
"' You will, eh?" said the presi-
dent, with chuckle. Here, Mr..
Frelinghuysen, just tell this man who
I am"
"sDid you speak to me, my good
man.? said the secretary of state, in
nocently.
"'Yes, yes. Hurry up and ex-
plain this thing" said Arthur, as the
constable began taking out pair of
handouts.
".Explain what? I don't know
you, SIR and the state department
walked off.
"'Great Scott!' stammered Ar
thur. 'Say-you there-Chandler!
What does all this mean? Tell these |
people who I am-quick!'
d" If you are addressing me- said
the secretary of the navy, putting on
his glasses and taking benevolent
survey of the prisoner, my name is
not Chandler, and / never saw you
before @
{" Great heavens! this is out
rageous!' screamed Arthur, fighting !
desperately with the constable. i
tell you am the president
"'The most impudent rascal I ever
saw!' said Folger. |
sssHard looking face chlpped in
Bob Lincoln. a
Don't be rough with the old
man. said Teller kindly. Perhaps