The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-03-07


WARRINGTON, d. G., March 6.-For
tho second time in his career Mr.. Cleve'
land began to realize this morning the
vols and tribuIations which beset n
now President during the first days OF
his term. Very fortunately for his
physical well being, the rest of tho in
lcvening Sunday and the exodus on
that day OF thousands Of those who
would undoubtedly have thronged to
tho white house had they remained In
town relieved him to great extent OF
the fatigue OF excessive handwriting
which telI to his part eight years ago,
when there was no Sunday for rest and
the spring.like weather caused many
people to extend their visit to Washing
ion and visit the executive mansion,
But oven us 1t was lie had no easy day.
In accordance with his usual habit
Mr., Cleveland arose early, and after
brcakiasting went directly TO the Presi.
dents room, where he attempted to dis
patch business. But the crowds OF dis.
tinCuished visitors soon began to storm
tho doors, and Mr.. Cleveland was
Obliged to iorego his work and listen to
words OF congratulations from COVER
nors Of states, senator's, representatives
aud host OF others. Governor Patti
son, Of Pennsylvania, and Northen, Of
Georgia, each with his stat, were the
ira. callers who saw Mr., Cleveland.
There were senators aud representa-
tives galore,
Shortly after 0 o'clock the brass bands
began to play in the vicinity OF the
white house and stepping to their mu-
sic came many political organizations.
The drive way leading to the main door
Of tho white house was soon packed
with people anxious to shake hands
with the President. The Samuel j.
Randall Club, of Philadelphia, 100
strong, was the first organization to OBJ
tain Ndmittance and its members were
mustered in hollow square in the
spacious cast room until Mr.. Cleveland
came down stairs. 1t was not until
twenty minutes past II o'clock that he
entered the room. He was attired in
black cutaway coat and dark trousers
and looked the picture OF good health.
II was remarked by many present who
had not seen him more than once or
twice in four years that his appearance
was much more improved since his
official exit from Washington. His
face was ruddy, his seye clear and he
stood with tirmness that showed him
to be man Of remarkable vigor.
Squire William McMullen and Con-
gresham McAleer headed the Randalls,
and before the band had half finished
playing "Hail to the Chief they had
the limo started past Mr.. Cleveland and
ont convenient window which had
been arranged for an exit. Each mem.
Der was introduced to the President by
Mr.. McAIullen, and received hearty
hundshake from him. Congressman
Coom5s and ex-Congressma Archy
Bliss headed the King county organiza-
ton OF 400 members and q big band.
Then came the Cleveland Association
from the Prosident's ity-BufFalo-and
Mr.. Cleveland recognized many OF its
members, several oil them being per-
SOnal friends.
Some fifteen or twenty members OF
tho Ducltworth Club, Of Cincinnati,
also worc present. Then came the gem
oral public. Two lines OF people in
double file marched under the portico
from noon until ono o'clock and in
through tho main doorway, then into
the east room past tho bowing, smiling,
hNnd.shaking chief magistrate, around
the apartment and out the window of
exit. The lines extended n hundred
yards beyond the entrance to the white
house.
1t is estimated that nearly 5000 peo-
pie saw the President from tho time he
began receiving this morning until he
shook hands with the last in the line
this afternoon. He disposed OF the
visitors at the ratio OF about forty to the
minute, and kept his right hand going
with persistency that must have been
exceedingly fatiguing.
Mrs. Cleveland to-day received the
cabinet ladies and number Of personal
friends.