| Show The President Embanassed A wellknown member of Congress called upon the president lost Friday lor the purpose of presenting to him a newlymarried couple constituents of of his who were anxious to meet Mr Cleveland The bridegroom was a slal wart broadshouldered farmer His bride was a prettYl11odestIltUe reature who clung to her husbands arm during the presentation The member of Congress Con-gress placed a marked emphasis in the introduction to the fact that the people he was presenting were newlymarried He added with flourish I commend them to your attention The president presi-dent said to the groom as he geed upon the bride I I congratulate you sir shaking him warmly by the hand as he spoke The bridegroom blushed and for a moment did not know what to say Thenhe blurted out Sir I hope the American people will soon have an opportunity of offering similar congratulations to you It was the Presidents turn to blush The bride laughed outright and then the President laughed This hilarity continued con-tinued for a few seconds and then the President seemed to realize that he was committing himself and a look of annoyance came upon his face The boversation came to an abrupt close A well known lady in society the wiftf of a prominent official asked Mr fanning the other day whether the President was going to be married or nott She said to him If anybody knows you ought to I tcI yoirwould tell me You can tell tag in confidence if you do not want anything concerning It generally kiipwti Mr Manning replied Upon my honor I know nothing more about it than you do I have never heard a word about it from anybody any-body who cound Know whether the reports re-ports are true or notCor New York WorM 5 |
