The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-04
CLEVELAND AND HIS BRIDE.
The Newly-Wedded Pair Living in
Strictest Seclusion at Deer Park.
Where They Are Guarded Against Intruders
BY Dozen Lynx-Eyed Detectives-Two Is
Company, and Callers Are Not Wanted.

attached to the hotel. There are but few per-
sons here. as there was no knowledge that the
bridal party would come here The President
| and Mrs. Cleveland are sojourning very quietly.
A large influx of visitors is looked for as
it is known the newly welded couple are here.
The place which has been selected for the presi-
Dental honeymoon is on the crest of the Allie
ghenies. The house is what is known as
the cottage Of ex-senator Henry
Davis, of West Virginia. Deer Park
is 5000 feet above the sea- The Davis cottage
situated about one-half mile east of the Deer
Park Hotel, in the midst OF group of cottages,
among which those of Mr. Harrison Garrett.
Miss Mary Garrett. daughter of the late John
W. Garrett and Stephen B. Elkins, are the most
conspicuous. 1t is large, two-story frame
house, constructed especially by the owner for
the use of his family in the summer. 1t is in the
center of a grove, and is upon one Of the finest
drlveways. forty miles of which has recently
heen constructed through the grove and park.
The President and his bride will find abundant
use for the horses, which his friends have pro-
vided MIN, in this mountain retreat The drives
are charming feature of the place, the roads
being particularly we'll constructed and
smooth and even as race tracks. The President
will not be annoyed by the presence of guests
at the hotels at Deer Park and Oakland, as these
hotels do not omen until later in June.
The President and his bride of twenty four
hours spent the first day of their honeymoon in
one of the most beautiful and romantic parts of
Maryland. They are at a cottage situated about
fifty yards from Deer Park station, and
have. Of course, been the center OF in
terest to all persons visiting within radius
of ten miles. In special attached
to the train was John Davis. President CARROTS
assistant The two carriages sent from Wash
ington were in waiting when the party arrived.
and a drizzling rain was falling as President and
Mrs. Cleveland left their car. The drive to the
cottage occupied but few minutes, and until
after noon there was no sign of either bride or
groom. The cottage is No. 2. and is situated
within one hundred feet of Robert CARROTS pri-
vate cottage, with the chapel of the little village
about the same distance on the other side. The
house is bnt in Queen Anne STYLE with a
peaked rooted and contains ten rooms 1t
sets on a knoll and commands picturesque
view. A porch runs half around the house,
and the dining room is in the rear. No cooking
is done in the house, all meals being pared at
the hotel near bv. When the party entered the
house a cheerful fire was blazing on the hearth,
and made pleasant contrast to the chilly at
mosphere without The house is guarded by
twelve detectives. who are required to know
nothing. and the admonitlon is hard
they utter on any subject Mr. Davis said
that the President had strictly enjoined secrecy
before he would consent to come here, and the
company had tried To give him as much privacy
possible He will not even receive mail. and
does not intend to see any one during his stay.
He will certainly remain here until Saturday,
and probably until Monday. The bridal
party is attended offended >, by French
colored servants. Mrs. Cleveland brought only
such garments would insure comfort, but the
President brought with him fishing suit und
outfit. He will commence mis- piscatorial spor.
tomorrow. The finest trout stream in the AL
leghenies is on the property of ex-senator Davis.
near by. 1t is guarded jealousy, and
the President has been given the priv
ege of using it. 1t is said that
party will he here from Washington tomorrow
TO get up some amusement, but the President
refuses to see any company. There was no stir
about the Executive Mansion until nearly
noon. when the President came out on the por-
tico for moment, and then went inside. Two
ladies drove slowly by about IL o'clock, evident
lv intending to call. but changed their minds
when told thew cnnld not approach the house.
The West Virginia N. e. Conference, which
has been in session here for several days passed
resolution appointing committee of five to
wait on the President and ask for an interview.
Some one suggested that the committee be in
structed to congratulate and kiss the bride.
A member suggested that as Mr.. Elkins
had arranged for the privacy OF the
President, his wishes should be respected.
but another said that as Mr.. Elkins was not
friendly to Mr. Cleveland during the campaign,
his wishes should have weight with Demo
Gratis Quite discussion followed, but the COM
mittee was finally appointed and request for
an interview sent by special messenger but
up to Z o'clock the conference had not been hon
ored by a reply.
Mr. Davis called at the cottage about o'clock
and found the President seated ON the porch,
smoking cigar. Mrs. CLEVELAND sat reading "A
few feet away. She was clad ia dark silk
costume, and looked extremely we'll
At 2 o'clock carriage called. and the
bride and groom took ten-mile drive through a
charming part of the country, taking in Mount
ain lake. and lower Deer Park. They returned
Mt 4;20 P. NJ A rumor was telegraphed from
Baltimore that the President had been injured
in run away, but the story had no foundation
and he was not told of it.
The telegraph Office has been buried all day
with kilograms Of congratulation from all parts
of the country. Most OF the messages were adj
dressed to Mrs. Grover Cleveland. Deer Park,
Md and were couched in the briefest
language. The most popular form was sac
cept my heartiest congratulations Over
fifty of these kilograms received at
the telegraph Office, and sent by messenger di-
rect to the executive mansion" The kilograms
were all received at the house and signed for by
Clare, the valet. who deposited them in big
basket and placed it on the piazza, where the
President and his bride came about 5 o'clock and
look ed over them. They were dispatches from the
Cabinet officers, members OF Congress and
prominent society people Messages were also
received FROM the foreign ministers. More tina n
one third of them came from New York society
people. The kilograms have been the only
messages that have been carried to the
Presidents cottage to-day, and all let
ters have been laid away for future
sideration. It is thought the President will
remain here for week. There Is an excellent
piano IN the sitting-room of the cottage, and
this afternoon Mrs. Ceaveland played for her
husband. She is skilled pianist, and plays
with grace and charm that claims the recog
milton of thorough musicians.
At o'clock dinner was served from the hotel
and at o'clock the President took long ham.
boo cane and his tall hat. and, accompanied by
his wife, walked round back of the cottage and
down to the railway track. He was dressed. as
is his custom. black Prince Albert
spirits, and her walk, which is of the sprngy
swinging gait, added graceful poise her other
charms She was attired in osely-iitting
mixed gray dress. with panels Of the same ma