The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-31
Story of Their Courtship, and How the Alli-
ance Came About-The Visit of frankie
to the White HouSe-Personal Notes.
Belief that q Grand White-H House Recep-
tiOn Will Follow the Wedding.
The American Boor Descends on the Presi-
dents Country House and Proceeds to De-
nude the Place of Every thing Portable.
THE COMING EVENT.
Movements of the President-Devastation
Wrought by the Relic Hunting Fiend.


Movements Of the President-Devastation
Wrought by the Relic Hunting Fiend.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May 30-After discussing every
possible phase of the approaching marriage of
President Cleveland aud Miss Folsom, about
two thousand people assembled at the
depot this afternoon, to see the chief
executive and members of his Cabinet
depart for New York There was a severe
stretching of necks to catch a glimpse Of the
party, and a haf-subdued cheering when the
train pulled out The President was accom-
panied by Secretary Lamar, Postmastergeneral
and Mrs. Villas, Mrs. Endicott and Mrs. Lamont
The party occupied special car. attached to the
regular AIS train, which is due in New York to-
night at 1895
The Washington society women have had
field day gossping over the event. It is gen.
orally believed the Folsom ladies will arrive on
Tuesday afternoon night, and that they will
proceed to the White House and remain there.
Conflicting stories are in circulation about
'best man." It is given out at the executive
| mansion that there will be no such convention
| ality, yet it is reported that Ben Folsom, the
cousin of the bride-elect, will give her away.
| crossing and enrolled bills committee Of the
Senate and House received the following laconic
message. "Do not send any more engrossed
| bills for signature to the White House for one
week after Wednesday, June 2 By order Of the
President"
| 1t is said the President and his bride will not
take tour, but remain at the White House, where
| they will have more privacy than they possibly
could if they should leave the city. Although it
| is not determined upon, it is said that grand
reception will be given to the mistress of the
White House, and that all the 'oficial world Of
| Washington will be invited to meet Mrs. Cleve-
| land in her new home.
| talked to Representative Spriggs, of Utica.
| N. Y, late last night as he was about leaving
for home to spend Decoration Day, and, as he is
| very close to the President, and is always Sc
| lected by Mr. Clevoan4 to carry su. Is washes
| In Congress, his opinions are worth some
thing. Mr.. Spriggs said: II was talking to
several Congressman to-day about adjourning
over until after the wedding I said we ought to
adjourn for three days, out of compliment. Yes,
I was rather surprised to hear of the marriage,
for did not think Mr.. Cleveland was marry
| ing man. but think he has done the best thing
he could do It carries out wish expressed by
a young LADY here soon after the Inauguration,
that she hoped the New York delegation would
| marry Mr.. Cleveland off very soon."
| A policeman from the regular force was to-day
sent out to Forest Hill the Presidents country
place. on the Tennellytown road. to do guard
duty. AS soon as it became known that the
| President had purchased this piece Of Mrs
| H. =.
perfect stream Men and women pulled up
shrubbery, tore off palings. pieces of window
shutters and other things as relics, and
| demanded admission to the house and all parts
| of the grounds Life soon became unbearable
| for the occupants Mrs. Green. by the terms of
the sale, was allowed thirty days in which to va
cate the premises, but she notified the President
| yesterday that she will leave quick as posi-
bic; so he sent out a policeman, and will practi
cally assume immediate control. This was
beautiful day, clear and balmy, and thousands
took the Tennelytow road and stopped at the
| Green place. It looked like a camp meeting
scene at times during the afternoon, and life to
the family there was almost unendurable. It is
not the Presidents intention at any time to take
up his residence at the suburban estate which he
has purchased. He simply wants place where
he can go in the afternoon and spend quiet
hour away from all the life and care of the ex-
| cutive mansion.
| The President In New York-How Miss Fol-
som Spent the Day.
| NEW YORK, May 30.-President Cleveland and
| party arrived here at 1875 o'clock tonight.
| Secretary Whitney, Police Superintendent Muir
| ray and Police Inspector Byrnes awaited the
| President; also, Benjamin Folsom waited, un-
| known and unnotced, until Mr.. Cleveland
recognized him upon his arrival. One
| of the throng present cried out to Mr..
Cleveland as he passed, "Good for you, Grover"
The party entered carriages, and having crossed
the river, the President, Secretary and Mrs.
EndIcott and Secretary Lamar proceeded to
Secretary Whitneys home. Postmaster general
| and Mrs Villas and their went to the Fifth
| avenue Hotel Secretary Lamont called at the
/ Gilsey House to tell that Mr.. Cleveland had ar
| rived safely. It is thought Mr. Cleveland will
| call upon Miss Folsom early in the morning.
| Miss Folsom spent the entire day to-day in her
| apartments at the Gilsey House. She was
scarcely through breakfast when the church
bells began to ring, and Ii became evident that
she was not going to attend divine service any
formauce of this religious duty was
desire to avoid public notice and the ro-
straint placed on her by the death of
| her grandfather. The Folsoms had an early
luncheon. and dined at $50 o'clock The ladies
| read the papers and occupied themselves in at.
tending to correspondence portion of this
| pleasant duty was by telegraph. Miss Folsom
| rec eived several messages from Secretary Whit
ney's house at Fifty seventh street and Fifth
| avenue. There were more visitors during the
| day than the previous days, but all the visit
ors came and went through private entrances
and exits, without leaving their cards.
| They all ladies. Any guam
| tity OF flowers found their way
| to Miss Fosoms room during the morning. An
| other large box arrived from Washington in tho
morning, containing some of the choice flowers