Evening star., 1896-10-09
THE PRESIDENTS RETURN
Mr.. Cleveland and His Private Secretary
Again on Duty.
Reached Washington This Morning.
Cabinet Minister Call-Mrs. Cleve-
land Expected Tomorrow.

"Old Glory foated over the White House
today for the first time for over four
months. Its appearance in its once famil-
lar place, on the executive Flagstaff, indi-
Gated to the Washington public that Pres
ident Cleveland has concluded his vacation
and has once more resumed the transac-
tion of public business at the official home
of the chief executive. His long vacation
has done him q world Of good, and he
returns to his desk thoroughly equipped,
mentally and physically, for the discharge
of the important duties devolving upon
him. He enjoyed his partial respite from
official cares. and seems to have been
much be nefited in every way by his sum-
mer's experience on the shores Of Buzzard's
bay.
The President's Prise Catch.
Accompanied by Private Secretary Thur
Der. he left Gray Gables on Mr.. Benedict's
steam yacht Oneida Monday, and spent
two or three days fishing on the trip to
New York, mainly at Plum Cut and in the
vicinity of Greenwich. Their luck was ex-
cellent, especially at Plum Cut, where the
catch Of the presidential party was 141
tautogs. founders, etc. The tautogs aver
aged two pounds. but the President man
aged to land one weighing ten pounds,
which was the prize catch of the trip.
The President and his private secretary
We're the guests of DR.. and Mrs. Bryant, in
New York city, yesterday, and attended
the performance of the "GeiSha," at Days
Thea ter, last evening. after which they pro-
ceeded to Jersey City and took the mid
night train for Washington, occupying the
special car CT Vice President Thompson Of
the Pennsylvania road. The train arrived
here on schedule time at 7:4O o'clock this
morning. The trip was devoid Of any un-
usual features.
Getting Down to Work.
There was only a small crowd in the
depot, and the President passed through to
his carriage without recognition, except
from the railroad officials on duty at the
time. Assistant Secretary Pruden and Mr..
Dubois. chief usher at the White House,
were on hand to welcome the chief execu-
tive and to see to his comfort. The party
drove direct to the White House, where
the President and his private secretary par
TOOK OF breakfast, and at once resumed
their official duties. There was a large
mail awaiting their consideration, and most
OF 1t was disposed of during the early hours
of the morning.
Cabinet Ministers Call.
During the forenoon all of the members
OF the cabinet in town, except Secretary
Lamont. called at the White House to well
come the President. The gathering could
scarcely be regarded as a regular cabinet
meeting. for the secretaries dropped in at
intervals and discussed in a 1esultory man.
ner the general state of business, but were
not all present at the same time. Secretary
Olney came first. and spent an hour with
the President Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Maxwell was an early caller, and Col.
j. NJ. Wilson and Marshal Wilson also maid
their respects. The notable absentees were
Secretary Lamont, Secretary Francis. who
Is In ST. Louis and Secretary Morton who
Is In Chicago. The presidential luggage as
well as that Of the servants, was hauled
along before noon, and once more the Presf-
dent was installed comfortably in the
White House.
Mrs. Cleveland Expected Tomorrow,
Private Secretary Thurber's family had
preceded him, arriving in town last even
Ing Mrs. Cleveland. with the children of
the household. is expected tomorrow. They
Will take up their residence at once in the
White House, which has been made thor
oughly comfortable for them, as the ra
pairs to Woodley, the Presidents suburban
nome. made necessary by the great storm.
Will not be completed for several weeks.
and IL the weather becomes incIement n
may be too late to occupy the place this
season.