Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-04
LIFE,s wHIRL AT THE CAPITAL

<A A<s Hotels and Private Houses Overflow
 Ing With visisors-General Harrison
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 IS Presented With Ills Grandfather's
 Cane-Decoratfons and Connecticut
 People At the Oapital-The New Ha-
 ven Republican League-The Third
 Connecticut Regiment-Nev Haveh-
 CTS Enjoying Life.
 WASHINGTON, March 3, 1889.
 The tide of sight-seers and visitors is now at it's height and the public buildings and places of interest are thronged with those who have come to see the inaugural oeremo- nies and incidentally take in everything of any human interest in all Washington. On Saturday General Harrison received g large number of callers, among whom was President Cleveland, who called about half past four with Colonel Wilson of the army. Shortly after, the president-elect took 6 drive. In the evening he received no one but Senator Allison, who talked with him about ten minutes. One of the incidents oi the evening was the presentation to Gener. al Harrison by Mr. E. c. Knight of Philadel- phia of heavy gold mounted rosewood cane, with the request that he use it on the occasion of his inauguration. MT. Knight explained that his grandfather presented the cane to General Harrison's grandfather President William H. Harrison, and that the latter carried it when he was inaugurated but that after his death the cane was returned to MT. Knights family and had been in their possession ever since.
 Saturday evening the President gave din- ner to members of his cabinet at the White House. All were present but Attorney Gen eral Garland. After the dinner congressional | 4 affairs of the administration arranged.
 It is now thought that the crowds of sight seers at the inauguration will be greater than ever before. Many military and civic organizations arrived during the day and paraded the principal thoroughfares at in- tervals. The crowded streets and the march ing of soldiers gave the city holiday ap- pearance. Nearly all the trains were delayed and they followed each other so closely that several blockades occurred. A light fall of rain began about o'clock and settled into a steady drizzle later in the evening. The elaborate decorations of flags and bunting on both sides of Pennsylvania avenue from the Capitol to Washinoton circle were thoroughly soaked.
 The hotels are overlooking and every prf- vate house where rooms can be obtained is likewise full. It has been reported at vari- ous times that the store of provisions in the city would run short and not supply the throngs who will be here on Monday. This idea is erroneous Improvised booths and stands line the principal streets and it is thought that all visitors can be we'll pro- vided for.
 The Connecticut contingent is in good quarters and will make an excellent showing. The Republican league of New Haven arrived at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon and were complimented by the papers on their fine ap- pearance. They are staying at Willard's, 1-ha n1e h1 naIx oE Brooklyn. the Lincoln club of New York, and the Young Republican club of Philadel- phia. Governor Bulkeley and few friends have arrived. He was among those who called on General Harrison Saturday morn ing. The Connecticut people here have arranged to give the governor @ reception.
 The demand for seats in the Senate cham Der and on the platform during the inaugural ceremonies has been very great. There are but 1, ,507 tickets issued, including the tickets for the press, and so great is the demand that some members of the House have sold their tickets at the rate of $25 apiece.
 The work of decorating Pennsylvania ave- nue is being vigorously completed. Governor Foraker of Ohio is attracting more attention than any other visitor so far, and his appear anee in the procession is expected to be the cause for an ovation. There are many more ladies in town than four years ago. So far few military organizations have put in an ap- pearance. The Seventeenth Pennsylvania regiment was the first to arrive yesterday af- ternoon.
 Much interest prevails among Connecticut people here in the coming of the Third Con- necticut regiment, which will arrive here Monday morning. The regiment will be roy ally received and assigned prominent posi- tion in the line of procession. Accompanying the Third regiment will be the Hsrwood Ri Hes, Company I, Sixth regiment, Massachu- setts National Guard, of Boston.
 Other New Londoners in Washington are Hon. John A. Tibbitts, who is prominently mentioned for Consul General Walters berth in London, Dr. Frederick Farnsworth and Wm. H. Saxton.
 Lieutenant Ludington of the New Haven Horse guard, who is in Washington with of the Republican League, has written as follows to friend in this city:
 wLIARp's HOTEL,
 WASHINGTON, D. O., March ,, 1889. by writing you a brief note from this place, which am visiting with the Republican league of New Haven.
 We were aet at Philadelphia by Gen. Greedy who did justice. From Philadelphia the train went at the rate of a mile minute for part of the dis tance.
 We arrived here at 4:4o D. m. Friday afternoon, city. We attracted much attention as we marched through Pennsylvania avenue to Willard's Hotel where are nicely located.
 We have had pleasant weather and fine time to- decorated This hotel expects to &C., about 2,0OO people. Hoping you are well. remain, yours truly,
 LUzERNE LUDINGToS.