The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-05
GROVER QUITS HOG ISLAND
And the Don't-Let-Anything.Get-Away
Reporter Tells the World All AboutIL
How Cleveland Spent Sunday and What He
Ate-His Car, Dining Table. Sleeping Room
and Bed Described-Nothipg Omitted.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal
ExMoRE, Va. Dec. Am expert me-
chanio who came from Cape Charles last
evening with q supply of necessary tools
spent the night in replacing the broken
bolts of the little steam launch Sunshine.
When his work was completed the vessel
left Willis Landing and passed down the
Machipongo inlet on Its way to Broad
W ater island. Although IL was not yet
daylight q number of mainland residents
attempted to secure passage on the boat,
but the captain declined to carry them, as
he had been instructed to discourage any
influx of visitors Among those who ex.
pected to visit Brosdwater to-day was
Robert Ailworth, chairman of the North
ampton county Democratic central COM
mittee.
The private car of Superintendent
Kenney, of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
& Baltimore road, was attached to the
south bound passenger train which
reached Exmore Station at sos this morn
inf. 1t was taken through to Cape Charles
for the purpose of being turned and was
brought back to this station by special
engine, which arrived at 4:10 A. NJ. 1t was
switched on o side-track to await the ar
rival of President-elect Cleveland.
A warm, bright sun. moderate breeze,
and an almost unruffied sea, combin cd to
make the last day spent by Mr.. Cleveland
upon Broadwater island approximately
perfect. While the servants were busy
packing the personal belongings of the
distinguished visitor for his homeward
journey, the day was given over to absolute
rest A last walk along the beach. final
drive over tho north end of the island, and
an early dinner briefly tells the story. The
little party then gathered around cheer
full ire of pine knots III the great hall Of
Mr.. Ferrelps cottage and devoted the time
to social conversation until the hour of de-
parture arrived. Divine services were not
day, but the regular Sunday school was
held at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Edward
Doughty, the superintendent. had charge
of the exercises.
A telegram was sent to MIR. Charles JEFF.
ferson at Now York requesting him to have
Mr.. Cleveland's valet meet the 7:5O A.. NJ.
train tomorrow morning for the purpose
of taking charge of the dog and baggage
belonging to the President-elect.
Private car No. p, on which Mr.. Cleve-
oid.fashioned coach. being forty EIGHT feet
long from out to out sills, and 54a. feet lon z
from coupling to coupling. 1t is q trifle
over eight feet wide. and weighs 81, 700
pounds. 1t was in this oar that President
Lincoln was conveyed from Philadelphia
to Washington for his second inauguration,
and in 1t his remains weretvnnspOrted from
Washington TO Springfield. H.. after his
assassin alton. The heating apparatus end
kitchen are located in the front end of the
room, which Is furnished with two
red plush Sofas four upholstered will
low chairs. q large square oak ex-
tension table on which meals are
txI
YER water service. The floor is covered
with Brussels carpet and Persian rugs Al
the eud OF the drawing-room is q round
looking glass. The windows are supplied
with double curtains The car is lighted by
electric lamps and Is fitted with electric
bells. foot-stools and silver plated cuspi-
dors- The drawing room ends in O large
observatory platform, which is made com
Portable with plush chairs. The extension
table will accommodate twelve or fifteen
guests. The sleeping apartment prepared
for Mir. Cleveland Is furnished with small
oak bedstead. on which is placed the usual
springs. mattress, blankets. sheets, fancy
white counterpane and three comfortable
the sleeping room is q neatly equippeS
lavatory. Ben Hooker, who has been in
charge of this car for twenty-five years
will attend TO the culinary wants of the
President-elect. He is assisted on this triy
Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Davis boarded the
Sunshine shortly before O'Clock in order
that the trip 10 Williams Landing NIGH,
be made before nightfsll, as some portion.
of the channel are exceedingly intricate
and difficult TO navigate. The passage wa.
made without incident. and upon arrivine
ut the wharf the party remained aboard
the steamer. Quite o crowd had gathered
from the surrounding country. but were
not permitted on the vessel. Mr.. Cleye
land stood upon the deck of the Sunshine
when she reached the wharf, but immedi
ateiy went below, where luncheon wa,
served in the cabin. The principal feature