Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-07

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 6.-For
the second time in his career Mr..
Cleveland began 10 realize this morning
the trials and tribuatiOns which beset
q new President during the trst days
OF his term.
Very fortunately for bis physical
we'll being, the rest of the intervening
Sunday, and the exodus on that day OF
thousands OF those who would undOObt-
edly have thrOnged 10 the White House
had they remained in town, relieved
him to a great extent of the fatigue OF
excessive handshaking which fell 10 his
part eight years ago, when there was no
Sunday for rest. and the springlike
weather caused mGLy people 70 extend
their visit TO Washington and visit the
executive mansion. But even as 1t was
he had no easy day.
In accordance with his usual habit,
Mr.. Cleveland arose early, and after
breakfasting went directly 70 the Pres
ident's room, where he attempted to
dispatch business. But the crowds OF
distinguished visitors soon began 10
= storm the doors, and Mr.. Cleveland was
obliged 10 forego his work aud liStea 20
words OF congratulatiOn from Governors
of States, Senators, Representatives
and host of others. Governor Patti
son. OF Pennsylvania, and NortheD, OF
Georgia, each with his staff, were the
first callers who saw Mr.. Cleveland.
There were Senators and Representa-
tlves galore. Shortly after 9 o'clock
the brass bands began to play in the
vicinity OF the White House, aud step
,,frr, o,f - Fhafr r,uaffs oo ma rnanw no.
ntlcal organizations. The drive was
leading to the main door Of the White
House, which was soon packed with
people anxious 20 shake hands with the
President. The Samuel j. Randall Club
Of Philadelphia, 100 strong, was the first
organization 20 obtain admittance,
and It's members were mustered in
a hollow square 10 the spacious east
room until Mr.. Cleveland came down
stairs. IL was not until 20 minutes
past IL o'clock that be entered the
Aroom. He was attred 10 a black cata-
kway coat and dark trousers, and look
ed 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
rudy, his eye clear, and be stood with
a irmness that showed him 70 be a man
OF remarkable vigor.
SQUIRE William McMullen and Con-
gresham McAleer headed the Randalls
and before the band had half finished
playing "Haii to the Chief" they had
the line started past Mr., Cleveland and
-
been arranged for an exit. Each mem
Der was introduced 20 the President by
Mr.. McMullen and received a hearty
handshake from him.
Congressman COOmbs and Exon
Kressman Archy Bliss headed the King
county organization OF 400 members and
= big band. Then came the Cleveland
Association from the Presidents city
Buffalo-and Mr.. Cleveland recognized
many OF its members, several OF them
being personal friends.
Some fifteen or twenty members OF
the Duckworth Club. OF Cincinnati,
also were present. Then came the gen.
eral public. Two lines Of people in
double fle marched under the pOrticO
from noon until one o'clock and In
through the main doorway, then into
the East Room past the bowing, smil-
ing, hand-shsking Chief Magistrate,
around the apartment and out the win
dow Of exit. The lines extended hun
dred yards beyonc the entrance to the
White House.
II is estimated that nearly 5000 peo-
ple saw the president from the time he
began receiving this morning until be
shook hands with the last ia the line
this afternoon. He disposed OF the Wis
itors at the rate Of about forty to the
minute, and kept his right hand going
with persistency that must have been
exceedingly fatiguing.
Mis-. Cleveland to-day receives the
cabinet ladies and number Of personal
friends.