The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-03
THE GROOM

WASHINGTON CITY, June Probably
never before have nuptials been celebrated
amid such a wealth OF god-speeds as at
tended the wedding of Grover Cleveland
Wednesday night TO the daughter Of his oil
friend.
The day broke rainy, but before 10
o'clock the sun had peeped through the
clouds and the prospects were good for mild
and clear weather At O'Clock Nednes
day morning representative OF the United
Press stroIlgd through the grounds sur
rounding the baltimore x Potomac depot
intent upon making sure of the safe arm al
of the bride elect and arfY, whose depart
ure had been announced from New Nork at
9:2o O'Clock Tuesday night 1t was nearly
5:&0 when the seal brown high steppers"
of President Cleveland were observed
drawing up close to the outer entrance to
the depot, with Albert Hawkins handling
the rains ami Henry, the presidents valet,
on the box There were very few persons
about The only occupant OF the carriage
was Miss /; Sc Cleveland. The lady ap-
pearei to he very restless until the tram
was heard approaching. 1t was Just 5:::i5 a.
H. when the train rolled INTO the depot
Almost Immediately the private ear of
President Roberts was disconnected aud
transferred to siding on SIXTH street No
sooper had this been accomplished when Al
bert drew his handsome turnout up TO the
cur steps
Miss Cleveland ST ppiug out entered the
car and after baSty chat with the party
rrappeared on the platform, followed by
Miss Folsom, her mother, and cousin-Mr.
Benjamin Folsom. T. he members of the
party showed no appearance of fatigue and
the bride elect looked especially bright and
cheerful Miss Folsom was plainly
and very neatly attired in a snug fitting,
rich black siik wa!kngdress and a close
fitting short gray cloth sack, and carried a
natty red umbrella with n dogs head
carved on the handle Her hat was of the
walking pattern high gray straw,
with what appeared to be gulis'
wings standing upright. Tho Young lady,
as she alighted from the car and entered the
carriage, took survey of the surroundings
and appeared perfectly happy iii the thought
that erything hai been so PLEASANTLY ar
ranged for her comfort. The mother of the
bride elect was tastily dressed in black silk,
and carried no wraps MIR. Ben iamn Fol
som wore light-brown oyercoat, gray
trousers, and tail black hat " hen the
party was comfortably seated in the car
riage the door was slammed shut, and, as
is the custom at this signal, the spirited
horses darted oil like a shot and took the
most direct route to the executive mansion
through the Smithsonian and Monument
grounds Upon arriving at tho White
House the distinguished party were greeted
by the president, Mrs Hoyt and Mr. Will
lam Cleveland tpoth of whom arrived Tues
day night, and Miss Cleveland's friend Miss
Wilson After breakfasting and resting the
Indies began preparing for the marriage
ceremony, whick took place at Z O'Clock
Wednesday evening.
The White House was entirely closed to
visitors during the day, and the usual after
noon reception by the President was omit
ted. Inside all was hustle and confusion in
preparation for the wedding. Several ex-
press wagons unloaded numerous pack
ages of various sizes at the main en-
trance ana they were at once removed
from signt Some were addressed to the
president some 10 Miss Folsom, some to
Colonel Lamont and some Mrs. Grover
Cleveland Most OF them were undoubt-
edly wedding presents.
Col Lamont said that a wedding tour had
been decided upon at the last moment, but
the destination is not announced. 1t is be-
ieved that the tour will last about
week, because the president has re-
questod the enrolling clerks of the senate
and house not to send any bills to the
White House in the course of the next ten
days.
The floral decorations were not completed
until early in the afternoon. That part of
the mansion which was used for the mar
riage ceremony was literally banked with
rare plants and flowers The long corridor
was lined on both sides with blooming plants
and palms As the ceremony took place by
gas light the windows were not necessary.
In view of this the entire southern part Of
the blue parlor was bank of floral magni-
ficence rising nearly to the ceiling, Massos