Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

more in the same length of time than they
usually do on these trips down the coast
During the Presidents outing the Violet
distributed 10000 gallons of oil and visited
the light houses regularly. The President
and his friends simply fished when the op-
portunity presented itself. On other days
they would read and loaf about the vessel
drinking In the sea breezes and enjoying
life In restful. peaceful sort Of way.
How the Party Was Quartered.
The Violet Is by no means the palatial
vessel that she has been described on occa-
sions. The party were made comfortable
while on board. but there were two little
yachts opposite the wharf at which the
Violet was tied today. either one of which
was Infinitely more elegant in it's appoint
ments than was the one on which the Presi-
dent travelled While they were away, Capt
Evans occupied Capt. Donnelrs room on
the upper deck. Just aft of this Is the
room which the President used. It over
looks the stern Of the boat and is roomy
and airy. 1t was comfortably but plainly
furnished and the fittings were by no
means as handsome as those In an ordi-
nary river steamer. In place Of a bunk,
there was roomy brass bedstead and be-
side this there were an oak bureau and
wash stand and little corner desk. which
looked as though 1t had been worked on
q good deal.
Secretaries Carlisle and Gresham occupied
two smaller bed rooms on the main deck
and opening out of the dining room. In
this saloon there Is a round table. used at
meal time 1t Is also used at other times
and for other purposes. This is only a
matter OF presumption, however. but on top
OF the table was pack of cards and four
stacks OF little circular pieces Of celluloid,
some of which were red and some white.
There were blue ones. All the red
pieces were in front of the biggest arm
chair. which was so situated that the per-
son occupying it would be travelling for
ward.
At the White House.
The President and Mr.. Thurber reached
the White House shortly before noon. There
was no one there to receive them but the
regular force of ushers. The entrance had
been thronged with sightseers all the fore
noon. but 1t so happened that the portico
was deserted when the President drove up.
Consequently there was no demonstration
of any kind. The President was in excel
lent health and spirits and gave each of the
ushers a heal ty handshake and kind word.
The trophies of the hunt. consisting OF
about two dozen snipe, had been previous
ly bro ught to the White House by the
presidential valet.
Getting Down to Business.
After brushing up a little the President
repaired to his office and was soon deeply
engrossed in the consideration of a mass
of public business that had accumulated
in his absence. Mr.. Thurber presented
lot of commissions for his signature, and
had other matters ready for his attention.
The President received no visitors today
and lunched alone. 1t is expected that Mrs.
Cleveland will return tomorrow.
The Flag Not Hoisted.
Through some oversight the flag was not
hoisted over the Executive Mansion today.
and in the absence of that signal mary
people refused to believe that the President
was actually back.