The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-09-12
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THE MOST IMPORTANT VISITOR IN
WASHINGTON IN MANY Il DAY.
All tho Country ConGratnlates-MOth other and
Baby Doing Well-She's Bright-Eyed
Beruty and Papas in Fine Humor'

Washington, September 9.-Another girl
baby was born to PRESIDENT ana MIS-
Cleveland today. The birth OF baDy III
the white house, was, OF COURSE I'LL e'en'
in which more than usual interest was
felt. In an incredibly short space VI 'i'iio
the news was known in congress anu was
spread through all the departments. Aho
imminence of the important event WAS
made known early in the day by the issue
of an order countermandnS the usual
Saturday concert by the marine baho III 'he
white house grounds. DR.. Bryant, WHO ac-
companied the president and Mrs. CleVe-
land back from Gray Gables and TOOK up
his Quarters in the white house, was the
attending physician. The latest information
obtoinoble is that Mrs. Cleveland ana her
latest daughter were both DONG Wen.
The closest reticcnce was maintained at
the white house as to the event. Inc lllst
statement given out was that the event
fool, Mace at 2 o'clock p. m. Later it
was permitted to be known that the event
occurred exactly at noon. The president
was Informed of the event by DR.. Bryant,
but il is said, did not mention 1T to III
waite Secretary Thurber until: O'Clock.
In the meantime the news had become
known outside; the first public mention be-
ing made Of it in the war department.
Mrs. Perrine, Mrs Cleveand's mother,
is on her way to the city, but has not yet
arrived.
Baby Bright Eyes.
The president during the morning attend
ed to his official duties as usual lie sigh
ed two bills passed by congress in connec-
tou with the celebration of the lOOth
anniversary of the founding of the capitol,
on the 18th instant, and gave an informal
reception to Prince Yorihto komatsu.
granddaughter of the mikada of Japan,
who is travelling in this country.
The president absented himself from has
office shortly before II o'clock and remained
anxiously awaiting a message. When in
formed by Dr. Bryant and the professional
nurse of Mrs. Clevcland's safety, he at
once went to his wife's chamber and two
hours afterwards quietly re-entered his
office and authorized Mr. Thurber to con-
firm rumor. which by this time, was run
ming all over the city.
The baby is a bright-eyed, healthy look
ing young lady. She has not yet been weigh
ed but is said to be of good size.
This is the first child born to 4 president
in the white house though there have been
other births in the executive mansion. The
first was Captain Hall Walker, now of
Montgomery, Ala. whose father was prf-
vate secretary to President Polk. The second
was Miss Letitia Tyler, also of Montgom-
cry, but who isnow in the government
service at Washington. Her mother was
'l IL WISH W IeE STdINuIdiHeT, resilient
Tyler at the time of her birth.
DeIuge of Congratulations.
Just before the occurrence of the
day, the gates leading through the rear
part of the executive park, We're closed
to insure absolute quiet about the mansion
Earlier in the day orders had been issued
suspending the regular Saturday afternoon
concert Of the marine band for today and
the rest of the season.
Immediately after the news had been con-
firmed, members of the cabinet and their
wives called to congratula the president
and to leave their cards for Mrs. Cleveland.
Attorney General Olney happened to be at
the white house when the president came
back to his office from the sick room short
" after o'clock and was the first men,
Der of the official family to tender his good
wishes. Bunches of roses from intimate
friends, are pouring into the white house
tonight, and there is a general air of sup
pressed excitement about the employees of
the mansion kilograms of congratulation
have been received from all parts of the
country.
Rev. Sylvanus Lane Of the Cincinnati NJ
". conference says: 1--WE have for wears