St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-03

year and eprobably cost S25. 600. 1t has
been used for great many social occasions,
but was never before assigned to bridal
couple. Its owner, young Mr.. Garrett, is
himself bachelor. The car is so arranged
that 1t can be shut off from the rest of the
train by strong gate and the presidential
party can be as exclusive in it as if they
were on special train. Mr.. Garrett has
been in the
ssECRET Of THE PRESIDENTS INTENTIONS
for some time, and as soon as he aSoer-
tanned that it was his desire to go to some
quiet retreat near Washington to Spcnd the
honeymoon, he at once had the use of his
private car and the facilities of the road
rendered to him. Great pains have been
taken to prevent an accident. Orders have
been given to keep the track clear and the
track watch have been specially
enjoined to vigilantly patrol their beats.
Adequate provision has been made for
the president and his bride at their deSti-
nation. They are not going into wilder
ness. They will not only have the use of a
spacious and comfortable cottage, provided
with all modern improvements, but car
riages and horses have already been sup
piled. Three days ago there were shipped
from this city for the use OF the president,
four horses and two carriages. The horses
are ali dark have been selected for their
beauty and safety, and are accompanied by
driver who was selected for the purpose.
One of the carriages is q Victoria, of the
latest pattern; the other is landau, which
| can be used either open or closed. Hand
some livery has been furnished to the coach
man and footman, ana the carriages and
harness are quite new. The place which
has been selected for the presidential honey
moon is in the vicinity OF Deer Park,
Nd, on the crest of the Alleghanies. The
house is what is known as the cottage of
ex-senator Henry Davis OF West Virginia.
Deer Park is
THREE THOUSAND FEET ABOVE THE SEA,
and is one of the most delightful spots be-
tween the Atlantic and Rockies. The
Davis cottage is situated about one-half
mile east of the Deer Park hotel in the
midst of group of cottages, among which
those of Mr.. Henry Garrett Miss Mary
Garrett, the richest maiden lady in Amer
lea, daughter of the late John W. Garrett,
and Stephen ElkinS are the most con-
Spicuous. 1t is situated on the slope of the
hill looking toward the south, and is a
large two-story house, constructed by the
owner for the use of his family
in the summer. 1t is situated in grove
and is upon one of the fine drivewayS.
forty miles OF which have been made
through the grove and park. The presi-
dent and his bride will find abundant use
for tue horses which his friends have pro-
vided for him in this mountainous retreat.
The drives are charming feature of the
place, the roads being particularly well
constructed and as smooth and level as a
race track. The president will not be an
noyed by the presence of guests at the no. |
tells at Dear Park and Oakland, as these |
are not opened until late in June.
THE LAST OFFICIAL ACT
which Grover Cleveland did as bache-
lor president was to sign the bill for the
payment of the awards of the Alabama
claims, and benefciaries Of these judy
ments will doubtless bless his wedding day.
The members Of the cabinet were called to
the White house to-day by the president for
the purpose of consultation regarding
the constitutionality Of the ques-
tons involved in the bill. The
cabinet meeting continued until o'clock.
1t is understood the cabinet UNANIMOUSLY in
dorsed the bill and the president signed it.
Immediately thereafter he prepared for his
wedding. The presence Of the cabinet gave
rise to considerable comment at the time
and much speculation was INDUCED in as to
the subject of the conference.