Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-06-05
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WASHINGTON D. c. May 3l.-The
presidents alleged matrimonial ven.
ture ia giving the country so much
trouble that i, is thought to be high
time for him to make an official r.
nounccment in regard to the matter.
1t is quite certain the conflicting reports
that continue to circulate will not get
their Quie,us in any other way. The
whole world is interested in 4 lover,
you know, and the president is a great
er curiosity than ever since he is sup
posed to he about to commit matrimo-
ny. Very large crowds attend his tri-
weekly receptions now, a great many
more ladies beng present than on for
mer occasions. His face is sphynx-like
rs of old, but a feature of his last recep-
ton gave the gossips new food that will
serve them for many a day. A lady
caller summoned up sufficient courage
to congratulate him upon his approach
ing marriage and he thanked her. The
incident will have to be taken by sober
minded people for what it is worth.
The following bulletin of the presi.
dents condition was posted up at the
white house this morning: 9 a. M.
temperature, %; pulse, 20; respiration,
normal. 10 a. m.-Unchanged. IL a.
m.-The same. IL m.-Ditto. No fur
Their facts could be ascertained from pri-
vate secretary, clerks, door.keepers,
cook or chambermaid, and the few news
paper ne hack drivers and policemen
standing about the ports-cochere of the
presidents house looked up at the 81
lent facade and decided that the we'd
ding would certainly take place when
it occurs. if it over does. Indeed so
many stories are afloat regarding the
presidents marriage that it is difficult
to tell what Is true and what is mere
g%uesswork. 1t is generally conceded
that he intends being married very
shortly after Miss Fulsom's return from
Europe. Beyond that nothing definite
is known. A report bearing upon this
subject is afoat just now which seems
based upon more reliable information
than most Of the others. 1t is that the
president intends going to New York
for the purpose of meeting Miss Fulsom
on her arrival. The only person who
has the presidents entire confidence in
the matter is supposed to be Col. La
mont who has all along been as close as
an Egyptian mummy and has met all
inquiries with the remark. "Yes, I think
it will rain"
The country seat which Mr.. Cleveland
has purchased neal this city cost him
$2l,5OO. 1t is an old stone house on
one of the Georgetown hills, and CON-
mands 3 view Of the Potomac almost as
far down as Mount Vernon. 1t will
need a good many repairs before it is
ready to be occupied by him. lie is
the third prominent purchaser Of an
ancient colonial house. Secretary Whit
ney wa the first, and Gen. Logan the
second.
Congress is giving attention to a great
,nany things just now. Chinese immi-
geation, bogus butter, pensions, the tar.
riff, District Of Columbia matters, the
military academy. bankruptcy, secret
sessions. appropriation bills, land forfei-
lures, the fisheries question, the ship
ing bill and other subjects have come up
for discussion during the present week.
The most melancholy thing about
the oleomargarine bill is, not that it is
to pass, but that it is to pass in violation
Of the convictions Of majority in both
houses Of congress. The house of rep
resentatives has been canvassed and
stands about two to one against the bill.
Yet is is estimated by those who are in
q position to know, that when it comes
to a vote, it will pass by a majority of at
aeast fifty. 1--WE members know it is
wrong" said one of them Yesterday,
"'but we don't daSe to vote against it..
That's the solemn fact. We are afraid
of the TALL elections"
Representative Curtin ofPcnnsylyania
deserves the thanks of the house of rep.
resentatives for boldly detying one pro-
cedent in congressional etiquette .
While speaking in debate, he was re-
quested BY the chair to suspend his re-
marks in order to allow the secretary of
the senate to deliver a message from
that body. He declined, politely but
firmly, to do so, and the secretary was
obliged to wait till he had finished.
The custom Of both houses in this re.
spect isa courtesy of the emptiest sort.
More that n fine fight Of oratory has
been spoiled by interruption for which
there was absolutely no need. A mes
sage from the senate to the house is a
pure formality, and its oral announce
ment could be dispensed with altogeth-
err without damage to any interest.
Why, then, should 1t be permitted to
MAJ the charm offs speach or break the
force Of 4 closely Encouragement.
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