The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-03
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Special 20 the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, March At was just $50
o'clock, tonight. when the special train
bearing Presldent-elect Cleveland. his fam
lily and the invited friends OF his party
rolled IN to the Baltimore IL Ohio station at
Washington. The train had made l39miles
OF it's run from Lakewood in 140 minutes.
not including stops. The party had eaten
luncheon north of Philadelphia and were
not at all wearied by their journey. The
railroad station was surrounded by o
throng of several thousand people, who
packed the adjacent streets from
curb to curb. The entrances to
the station were guarded by at
least one hundred police. while
scores of detectives from New York, Phlla.
delphia, Baltimore and Chicago were on
the outlook for misohievous cranks. 1t
had been openly announced that Mr..
Cleveland would arrive at the regular
station, and for this reason many
incredulous people had expected
the special train would stop at
q grade crossing near the place here the
President departed from Washington with
10 avoid the welcome of the crowd.
As soon as tie train came to stand
still Mr.. Cleveland alighted, and was re-
ceived on the platform by Colonel Barrett
and Mr.. Norris, of the local committee on
arrangements. These gentleman were then
taken into the car and presented to Mrs.
Cleveland, who remem mbered them both.
and to the other mem bers OF the party. In
the meantime the policemen had cleared q
narrow line through the crowd from
the exit Of the station to the curb,
where half-dOzen carriages were waiting.
In walking to the carriages Mr.. Cleveland
came first, arm In arm with Colonel Bar
rett and Mrs. Cleveland followed, escorted
by Mr.. Norris Immediately behind Mrs.
Cleveland came q white-capped maiden
bearing in her arms Baby Ruth. Mr..
Cleveland's appearance as he emerged
from the station was greeted with
q tremendous cheer, which was repeat
ed for Mrs. Cleveland and redoubIed
Cor the maid and the baby. Mr. Cleveland
4ackno ~ledged this welcome by lifting his
silk hat and bowing. Mrs Cleveland
smiled and the baby looked bothered. The
party lost no time In hurrying TO their car
riages, passing between the divided sea
of curious onlOokers.
CLEVELAND LOOKED WELL.
Mr.. Cleveland looked remarkably we'll.
His step was elastic and his bearing
seemed buoyant. He wore q heavy black x
overcoat. buttoned to his chin. Mrs. Cleve-
land wore blue serge gown and q hat of
dark felt. Over the dress hung a cloak
with loose folds in front, extending
II. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland and their officia
escort entered thex first carriage. while
baby Ruth and her maid and Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryant filled the second. The other car
riages were occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Don
NJ. Dickinson, Mr.l and Mrs; Daniel La
dict aud family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Watson Glider and the stenographer
OBrien. The carriages drove from the sta
tion to the Arlington by q circuitous route,
vania avenue. At the ladies' entrance to
the Arlington the canopy over the sidewalk
was hemmed on both sides by people who
had been apparently standing there for an
hour. and who were OILY kept back
of policemen. Across the street. opposite
the entrance. several carriages were
grouped, which were covered with on
lockers. Mr. Roselle the proprietor OF the
hotel. hsstened to the curb just as Mr..
the President-elect and wife to slight
Within the hotel the ladies' reception.
room was shrOnged with guests. who. how
ever, made no demonstration, but main-
Cleveland passed across the room to tho
elevator, which carried them to the second
floor. where are the several suites reserved
for the party. AS soon as Mir. Cleve-
land entered the upper corridor he
of Don NJ. Dickinson. each of whom claimed
and received kiss. Mrs. Cleveland went
at once to her room. where she repOsed for
half hour before dinner was served.
Mr.. Cleveland received few callers. al
though hundreds of cards were left for
HIM at the desk of the hotel.
About g O'clock dinner was served in the
private dining-room. The meal occupied
more than two hours. Meanwhile the
Cleveland and of those who accompanied
them. having learned of their safe
arrival in the city began to gather
In the lobbies OF the hotel and
send MP their cards. These were supple
mented by large numbers Of members of
the various political organizations in the
city. which made the scene resemble those
incident to national conventions The
Tammanyites. attired In new silk hats.
were out in force. The presidential party
received few callers however, and these
were confined to personal friends. One OF
the first to arrive was Vice President-elect {
Stevenson, who renamed but a short time
and left the hotel with the expectation of
calling gain later in the evening. The
meeting between the two Democratic lead
ers was cordial and hearty in the extreme.
TOO LATE TO CALL ON HARRISON.
Senator and Mrs. Villas, of Wisconsin,
were among the first of those who saw the
President and Mrs. Cleveland. Colonel
and Mrs. Lamont, Col. John S. Wilson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harrison also
called. 1t is in accordance with
official etiquette for the President-elect to
call on the retiring President soon after
the formers arrival in the city. The retir-
ing President then returns the call. After
dinner this evening the hour was too late
for Mr.. Cleveland to call on his
predecessor, and he deferred that duty un-
til tomorrow morning. Then at 1880
O'Clock he will formally visit the White
House and meet the President. Within
an hour after Mr.. Cleveland's call. Presi-
dent Harrison will repair to the ArlIn ton
Hotel and formally return the call of the
Presidept.elect. This formal exchange
of courtesies in. the day will
more Informal affair. viz: din
ner at the White House in honor
of the President-elect and Mrs.
Cleveland by the Presidents and Mrs. Me-
Kee, his daughter. There may be q few
outside guests invited, but tho dinner will
be In the nature of q family affair.