The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-19

pared something in advance, but
when he comes to the scratch is gen.
orally silent.
The bearing of the President on
these occasions resembles that of
man taking aim and preparing to FIRE
a gun, his head leaning over his
right shoulder. Like the New York
er, the Kentucky man has always
something to say about his State,
such as: you have the heart of
Kentucky; here's the hand Of
Kentucky man." The Californian
seems to think he has a grievance in
the fact that the White House is so
far East. "You must come and see
US, Mr.. President. We want to see
you out our way and will give you a
good time" he generally remarks.
To which the President replies, as
he advances his eagle Gaze to the
next in line: You're very kind.
Oh, yes; I'll be with you" aud he
smiles blandly. Occasionally
HARD LOOKING CITIZEN
with ragged face and chin beard,
comes along and makes some remark
about having been "a delegate to
the convention or, as hal pened
yesterday, mutters something about
"a second term" and accompanies
the remark with a nod and wink
which would have him kicked out of
any private parlor. The Southern
visitors are generally the most
reverential The Louisiana people
bow profusely like Frenchmen, but
have the good sense to make no re-
marks. God bless you, Mr.. Presi-
dent, was the fervent and charac-
teristic greeting yesterday of an old
North Carolina man. And this man
of middle age, address unknown,
with more than average audacity,
and a desire TO be distinguished,
shook the Presidents hand warmly,
and, as he did so, observed This
must be very tiresome, Mr.. Presi
dent. The President admitted that
it was. There was woman from
Chicago in the line, a plump, buxom
woman, of aggressive mien, and with
strong mindedness marked in her
face, and as she approached the
President she singled herself from
the rest Of her companions, with a
stand aside please" air, and when
she had cleared the arena she posed
before
THE PRESIDENT LIKE THE STATUE
OF LIBERTY,
and this is what she said. Now
take good look at me, Mr.. Presi-
dent; don't forget me; | want you to
remember me when you see me again,
for I'll be looking for an office some
of these days" Her boldness did
not create the favorable effect she
doubtless anticipated, for the Presi-
dent did not even smile at her; he
allowed her to pass on UNDECIDED and
extended his hand to the next in
line.
A very good view of the East room
where the receptions are held is
given in the picture-the great wide
door with that little semi circle
which has been reserved for him,
with Sergt. johnson on his right and
Dinsmore on his left They both
stand little in front of the Presi-
dent and serve as guide posts be-
tween which the crowd of visitors
pass one by one in a stream. As each
shakes the President by the hand he
passes out. There never have been any
serious disorders at one of these re-
but if any trouble should be
Dinsmore would be quick
to detect the slightest sign, and it
would not last long. At all of these
receptions the President has q strong
bodyguard of newspaper reporters,
who gather in the corners behind the
arm charts which flank the door.
From their position in that nook
they get good view of the Various
visitors as they salute the President
in their various ways and pass along.
If their services as such should at
any time be needed the President
would find no better bodyguard than
the newspaper reporters.
JAMES Ii. FRY.