Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-05
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,

CAPE MAY POINT, N. j., July 4.-Cape
May Point on the Glorious Fourth is not so
ra Ideally different from Cape May Point on
the inglorious Sd or 9th as to cause any alarm
in the country at large as to the safety of
the President and the various members and
departments of his household. Everything
went on in its accustomed groove, the only
difference being thar the groove was widened
to admit of the sliding it of one person more,
and Mr. Harrison slid with all the grace
possible to little man and with all the dig
nifty properly appertaining to pater fa-
milias and grandfather, not to mention
that of the President OF the 43 United States.
So early as O'Clock in the morning the
sliding process began in the lower regions
of that portion of the house consigned to
the care and dictatorship OF Ferguson, the
butler. Ferguson is an entirely capable
colored youth who has strict regard to the
proprieties, and it was undoubtedly due in
a greater or lese degree to his influence that
the Presidents chimney was the first in the
town to awake to the responsibilities OF Its
position and sent forth the regulation
stream o. black smoke.
AS AN ORNAMENT.
With the day thus barely begun all the
rest followed in due order and as matter Of
course. Throughout the greater part OF the
morning hePresident graced the upper front
piazza Of the cottage by his august pres
ence, being aided in his arduous task of Or
namentation by the ladies of the family and
DR.. Scott. The veranda is such pleas
ant resting place that it is used as sort of
auxiliary sitting room.
In order that the publicity Of the place
may be little less annoying, a wide bamboo
shade has been hung directly in 'front.' AL
most behind this the President sat with the
old members of the family grouped around
him in chairs and hammocks. They sat
there not so much to see as to endeavor to
find the alleged coolness of the seashore.
For the morning was close and warm, so
warm that Fourth Of July exhibitions were
reduced to mildest type and relegated chiefly
to the realm presided over by the small boys
sister.
Firecrackers were rife and torpedoes were
not unknown. Flags were everywhere and
the rockets and candles waited :or darkness
to show forth their true inwardness.
PREVALENCE OF THE FLAG.
By the way, flag is a safe and convent
ent way of showing ones patriotism. 1t
hurts no ones throat, it burns no ones
fingers, it betrays no ones opinions on the
silver coinage or the pension arrearage acts,
and it shows becoming interest in national
affairs in general. The flag was universally
adopted as sign of Cape May Points ap-
probation of the day. Even the small boy
condescended to wear it in his buttonhole or
his hat
Toward noon the Harrison household went
bathing. That is TO say, the younger men,
bers so INDUCED themselves Mrs. Mckee,
in spite of her apparent delicacy, is a per-
sistent bather and is in the water almost
every day. Of course the ubiquitous baby
follows suit.
1t takes as general thing about two peo-
pie to assist that young gentleman in get
ting bath entirely to his own satisfaction.
He is very particular about his movements,
and succeeds in making his wishes sufi-
ciently known and obeyed. The President |
and Mrs. Harrison had not ventured into
the surf, but watched the bathers from the |
boardwalk, the President, looking as medi- |
tative as though considering the possible |
good citizenship of the Mormon brethren. |
The early part of the afternoon was spent in
peace and quiet in the utter seclusion of the
house, and not until 4 o'clock did Bill
Turner appear on the beach drive with Mrs.
Harrison's turnout aud take his stand in
front of the cottage.
A HISTORICAL CHARACTER.
Bill Turner is getting to be an historical
but is far from being spoiled by
The sudden turn of fortunes wheel which
added to his dignity as head stabieman of
The Cape May Improvement Company the
honor of holding the reins of
the Presidential team. Bills head is far
from being turned, but his back is already
bent. Formerly he walked erect, as free
born American citizen. Now his spinal
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endeavor to walk as becomes the driver of
the King in dress coat. At APO the car
rage containing the President, Mrs. Har-
-ison, Mrs. Mckee and Benjamin Harrison
Mckee, started down the beach drive to-
wards Cape MAY City. The family of
General Sewell, in Cape May, received
l call from the party, and the ride
was continued from that point. Mrs.
Dimmick and DR.. Scott remained at
nome to hold the fort against all
he invasions and DR.. Scott entertained
'ome ministerial friends all on his own ac-
count. The Doctors tall, spare, bent figure
s becoming a familiar one on the cottage
1erandas. on the boardwalk and down the
ands near the fishermen. The daily draw
ng of the nets seems to have an unusual in
crest for him and the fishermen are glad to
converse with the venerable old man.
This evening he stood on the piazza steps
md watched the neighboring fireworks,
which were few in number, out of Difference
o Mrs. Harrison's understood wishes.
crowds of visitors to the point came from
IL quarters during the day, the greatest
rowi arriving on the Republic. The Presi-
lent's cottage was the center of attraction to
veryone aud was unanimously voted
model in every respect. Altogether the
Fourth and the President were both quiet
nd unobtrusNe, though decided success.
dr. WanamBker is expected tomorrow to
elp keep the ball moving over Sunday.
PAINTING PIXIES PEAK RED.