Ghostly Happenings

Obama may not have known it before, but he is now the owner of a reported ghost cat.  DC, or Demon Cat, as it is commonly known, has roamed the grounds of the White House for almost 100 years.  It has also been seen walking in the mall, usually in the evening.  It appears to individuals as a kitten, then quickly swells into a cat with red glowing eyes.

The cat has been seen when a new president takes office and moves into the White House as well as during times of national disaster, such as the stock market crash of 1929.  It was reportedly seen just prior to the JFK assassination as well.

The truth about the ghostly black cat may have its origins in a real story.  Apparently, around 100 years ago the White House area was infested with rats.  The caretakers decided to release dozens of cats in the area to help curb the rodent population.  Obviously, not every cat would survive and obviously, one black cat in particular didn’t.  It isn’t known what happened to this poor cat, nor why he or she is still hanging around the White House.  One thing is for sure though; if Obama sees the cat, it could mean certain disaster.

The Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington D.C. may be haunted by Marian Hooper Adams , who committed suicide on December 6, 1885. She was married to the writer Henry Adams.  The staff at the hotel has seen locked doors fly open, have heard a woman weeping and feel as if someone is wrapping their arms around them.

Marian (also known as Clover) is to believed to have committed suicide by cyanide.  It is speculated, however, that her husband may have done her in.  Committing suicide by cyanide is a horrible and painful way to commit suicide, and women usually don’t choose to kill themselves in a manner that is body-wrenchingly painful.  This could be the reason that she continues to haunt the hotel- seeking retribution for her murder.  In 1885 officials may not have pursued a murder investigation, especially when the offender was a wealthy one.  Mr. Adams destroyed all of her correspondence and never spoke of her publicly again after her death.  He even omitted any mention of her in his book, The Education of Henry Adams.

The Obama family set up residence in the hotel yesterday, waiting for another hotel to be open, the Blair House, which is also haunted.  More about this haunting tomorrow!