The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-04
CALLS ARE EXCHANGED
Between Mr.. Cleveland and Mr..
Harrison.
CHAT In THE BLUE ROOM.
s.rsh rhroagsd with EnihusIAssic Crowds
Mn. Cleveland Aaa Ohangsa
Baby Ruth.

WARRINGTON, March A-Clevcl1u1
and his wife entered the Arlington ho-
tel Thursday nightin silence. but when
Ilaby Ruth and nurse left the cnrriaRc
The crowd chccred The ladies al say
that Mrs Cleveland has changed good
deal since her absence Of four years ago
and looks more matronly and stontrr.
Friday morning the formal exchanges
~ calls between the Incoming and out.
going vice president took place. while
the day was given to the crowds for
ehurrahs and sighf-seeing.
Governors are a. thick as hops. Gov
Flower and staff arc II the Arlington.
tlov. West, Of New Jersey. and etan are
also there. Coy. Tillman. of South Caro-
lima, Ii At the National GOV. rnttison, o.
rcnnsy1vnnla. aud hls stan has the
most gorgeous uniforms yet seen IN the
city, Gov. Northern, Of Georgia. 4 ~
tho oxford, while Gov Norris d Com.
neeticut, and his ntnff came 81 on late
traln and went 70 tho Cochran. Others
sre on the way.
Notwithstanding the wot and rainy
weather the streets are lively and filled
with marching bands 81 music and ~
irving clubs and soldiers
Tho decorations on all public build
ings ara completed, and the reviewing
stands along the line 81 march are be-
Ing given thcir finishing touches
Spectators have secured many Of the
choicest stands mud have no great dill
entity IN. llsposinR Of single seats ~
frum tss 20 $50 each.
Tho great event Of the morning was
The visit Of tho outgoing president u
his successor md the return Of the
courtesy by Mr. Cleveland. The
weather was rather muRgy when prcsi-
dent Harrison, Iii pursuance 81 tho long.
established custom, won't To the AriinRs
ton 70 greet Mr. Cleveland The preni-
dent drove up 10 tho side entrances 70
the Arlington and was quickly uehercd
upstairs Mr and Mrs. Cleveland ~.
ccivcd tie president. who was greeted
warmly Tho president, with his un-
failing courtesy. offered his warm con-
ordinations to Mi Cleveland
II n said he WIS much Atruolk with
Baby Ruth and gave that precious
child a warm kiss and hug Mr. Hnf-
rison remained only 4 short tiin6 and
thtn 1etfifntd " the tfhitn house
~ T. liz ~ - I" ~ 4ff& =
morning and entertained his new pfi.
vatc secretary. Henry 4. Thurber. at
brealsfaat In the private dining room
After the visit Of the president Mr..
and Mre Cleveland entered carriage
and at 1880 they passed into the white
house. which they left four years aRo.
They were warmly received By the
president and remained fifteen min
utcs
Private Secretary Thurber visited
Mr. Halford. and discussed the cficiai
duties Mr. Thurbcr is soon 70 enter
upon.
Friday night tho president entor-
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland - dinner
at the white house. There were pres.
emit only the president and Mr. and Mrs.
Cleveland and MI. md Mrs McKee,
Vice Preaident-cIoct Stevenson ~
cciyed almost as much attention - tho
president-elect. His apartments IL tho
Ebbitthousc were crowded with visitors
He and his wife were the recipients Of
many beautiful flowers which were
placed on the center table III the rccep-
ton room. The Bandana club. Of Ohio.
Watterson club. Of Louisville. and 4
big Texas delegation called IA : body
and rendered their congratulationk