The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1889-03-06

given by the railroad men that the Presi-
dent had aIighted down at Maryland
avenue and the crowd slowly dispersed,
some laughing at the way in wkich they
had been eluded, while others took their
disappointment more keerly. A few
persons were indisPosed to leave, howev-
er, thinking it might be ruse to get
them away before the President-eleet ar
! rived, and it was not until the train
/ slowed into the station and it was seen
that its occupants were the train officials
alone that those few left the station.
THE PARTY TOOK LUNCH.
At Baltimore, Train Master Bell was in
general charge Of the train and H. J.
Myers was conductor Whether because
Of their propinquity to the permanent
locale OF Presidents and consequent lack
of curiosity concerning them in passe or
in esse, or from other cause, the train
commanded less attention there than on
any other part of the route. The oecu-
pants OF the train turned their attention
to the lunch and then to preparations for
debsrking. Engineer Lowe not only
pulled the throttle valve wide open,
as has been sometimes remarked on sim
| liar occasions, but he. elaid the lever
away back on the tender" and at $50
the train drew up on the track along
side the freight house. Ninth street and
Maryland avenue, at which point the
executive committee Of the inaugural
committee was in waiting with carriages
for the travellers.
With as little delay as might be Gen
eral Harrison and party were seated and
then driven rapidly tothe Arlington Ho-
tel, where they at once sought the privs-
ey of their apartments. Others ON the
train were sent to their several destina-
tions in the city after good-byes had been
said and the trip Of the President-elect
to the ecapital was at an end. 1t had been
accomplished in twenty-three hours and
eighteen minutes, without single mis-
hap and with great comfort.
BEIsIEGED BY cALLERs
The big van piled high with trunks be-
longing to the Harrison party did not
arrive at the Arlington Hotel sooner
than the first visitors to see General Har-
rison Private Secretary Halford re-
ceived ali callers, and except in few in
stances no one was permitted to see the
President-elect 1t was announced that
General Harrison wound see no persons
except few intimate personal friends
until 80 o'clock, at which time he
would give a reception of an hour and
half to callers.
Sergeant Dinsmore, who was for a
long time door-keeper at the White
House, guarded the street enhance TO the
johnson annex, in which the party are
quarted, and sent cards to Secretary Hal
ford large quantity Of mail was at
the hotel awaiting the arrival Of the
party, and Mr.. Hslford and his stenog-
rapher were kept busy devoting what
ever time they could get to its examina-
ton.
A WEALTH oT-FLoaAL TRIRrrEs-
Colonel Elliott F. Shepherd sent flow
ers to Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Russell Har-
rison and Mrs. Mckee, and Senators
Hiscock and Cullom and Representatives
BeIden, Of New York, and Adams, of
Illinois, also sent floral tributes to her.
A handsome basket Of orchids, pinks and
lilies of the valley adorns Mrs. Harri-
sons dressing table, the gift Of Mrs.
Roessler, wife Of the proprietor Of the
hotel
HARRISON AT THE CAPITAL.
WAsHNGToS, February 26.-Just twen-
ty-three hours after departing from Indi-
annapolis yesterday the train bearing the
President-elect and party reached Wash
ington. The inaugural committee Of. ar
rangements, Chairman Britton, General
George Williams and Ex-Assistant At
torney General McCammon, who board
ed the train as it neared the capital, led
the way, escorting the party to the ear
riages.
The first was occupied by General Har-
son and Mrs. Harrison, the youthful
Benjamin Harrison and Inaugural Chair
man Britton. In the next carriage were
Russell Harrison and wife, child and
General Williams, of the committee. In
the next rode Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee AMI
Mrs. Lord and General McCammon.
Ex-senator and Mrs Saundries, of Ne
braska, and the rest of the party took
places in the remaining carriages.
In this order the carriages drove from
Maryland avenue, where the President
elect was much interested in observing
the Haunting bunting and decorations in
his honor and the great tiers Of seats on
both sides for the accommodation Of the
enormous throng Of spectators already
gathering to witness the spectacle Of in
auguration on Monday. There was a
crowd of about five hundred persons
gathered in front of the hotel, who sent
upa cheer is the Presibent-elect drove
up. About an hour after his arrival the
Senate committee on arrangements, Sen
ators Hoar, Cullom and COckreil, called
TO welcome the new Chief Magistrate in
behalf of the Senate. The President
elect receieed them very cordially as for
mer brother Senators. The committee
explained the arrangements which had
been mode by the Senate for his inaugu-
ration, which were very satisfactory
President and Mrs. Cleveland have not
yet determined as to the ceremonial cour-
tesies to be extended their successors ia
officials and social regime of the Mansion.
Il is understood that General Harrison
will make formal call upon the Presi-
deni at noon tomorrow, when they will
have some understanding in regard to
the proclamation calling the Senate in
special session and confer upon such mat
ters Of administration as are Of a routine
nature.
Thief Arrested.
The news was received with the ut
most satisfaction by the community that
he had terrorized but the arrest Of dis
ease that is stealing away a loved and
valued life, is an achievement that should