The record-union., 1893-03-06
SUNDAY AT THE CAPITAL.
NOT THE SANCTITY OF THE
ORTHODOX SABBATH.
President and Mrs. Cleveland Pass a
Day of Most Quiet Character at
the Executive Mansion.
Special to the REooRD-uSroS.

the Executive Mansion.
Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-There was
but little outward indication to-day of
the quiet and sanctity which are con-
sidered as attributes of the orthodox Sab
bath. The enthusiasm continued, with
some trifiing diminution, throughout the
night. When the services of the day in
ducting the new Administration into
Office were completed the restraint of
discipline was removed, and hosts of
good-natured visitors who captured the
Federal Capital proceeded to consult
fairly personal preferences as to the ways
and means of enjoyment. Up to a late
hour many clubs, preceded by bands,
paraded the streets, serenaded friends
and found comfort i'll the noise and con-
fusion they created.
In the early morning hours which pre-
ceed daylight the celebration became
more individualized. but scarcely less
demonstrative. The hotel corridors were
filled all night with men who strobe
about in an aimless way. While the va
riety of forms in which they expressed
their emotions was without limit, the fa-
vorite form of amusement was Cracking
the whip" and it was an odd sight to see
such solid and dignified citizens as be-
long to the Duckworth Club of Cincin-
natl trying TO hurl untortunates, who be-
ing at the wrong end of the line had to
serve as the "crackers," into infinite
space.
Throughout the day the streets were
thronged with pedestrians, and every
thoroughfare was enlivened with more
or less brilliant equipages. Clubs and
bands paraded, groups of guardsmen
promenaded, many visited various favor
ite points of interest, and each stranger
enjoyed himself in his own way.
The first day passed by President and
Mrs. Cleveland in the Executive Man
sion was of a most quiet character The
public entrance remained closed. al
though constantly besieged by visitors
whose curiosity prompted them to seek
admittance. The various walks through
the grounds adjoining the White House
were constantly thronged with strangers.
who quietly inspected the exterior of the
historic building.
The only formal caller at the Executive
Mansion to-day was Judge Gresham.
The Judge called shortly after midday,
paid his respects to the President and re-
mained to luncheon. Later in the after
noon President and Mrs. Cleveland took
a drive in the suburbs, carefully avoid
ing the crowded thoroughfares so as to
prevent any possibility of a demonstra-
ton.
Private Secretary Thurber was at his
desk III the White House nearly all day.
and he and Clerk Prudden made large
hole in the formidable mass of mail that
was banked up on the various tables in
the working end of the building. Cleve-
land did not answer any letters except a
few which related to personal matters,
The Cabinet Ministers of the new Ex-
ecutive spent the day very quietly.
Hoke Smith held reception and re-
cieved the congratulations and good
wishes Of many of his friends. Colonel
Lamont received number of his friends
informally, a few of whom he entertained
at private dinner. Judge Gresham and
Mr.. Bissell had several visitors during
the afternoon, and each went for drive
in the early evening.
Vice-President Stevenson spent the
day quietly at the hotel. In the after
noon the Vice President received few
calls from personal friends.
c. Baldwin of New York gave a dinner
at the Arlington tonight, which in ap-
pointments compared favorably with
other fine dinners recently given there.
Besides the Nice-President, and gentle
men who will be members of the new
Cabinet, covers We're laid for the Gov
ernors of Pennsylvania and Massachu-
setts, General of the army, Speaker of
the House, a number of Senators, the
Attorney of Pennsylvania, w.
F. Harrity, Chairman of the Democratic
National Committee; Henry Willard, and
several Representatives The dinner
was entirely informal, no speeches being
made.
All day long the National Guard of
Pennsylvania, 5000 strong, the Tam
many braves, 5000 in number, the Sev-
enth Regiment of New York, and other
organizations were leaving the city on
special trains.