The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-18
CLEVELAND A CUNNING.
DOHNIN THE MARSHES or MUDDY
BAY, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Sets the Town of Gsorgetown Agex With
HE August Presence at $50 a. NJ.
Chsrleston's Invitssies.

GEOkGErOW ). e., Dec. l.-Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland and party arrived
here at Gle this morning I'm the private
car wildwood. Owing to the unseasen-
able hour at which they came, very few
people were at the depot. 1t was
rumored on Saturday night tina; tho
President was coming, but up 20 that
time. and even yesterday. II was denied
by those who had charge of their plans.
The Presidents car was attached to
the regular train leaving Washington at
$50 p. NJ. yesterday and arrived at
Lanes, on the Northwestern railroad. at
t:2o O'clock this morning. In charge OF
superintendent Royal. General Manager
Brlghtman, OF the GEORGETOWN and West
ern road, was on hand with special.
and soon the Presidents car was run
10 this city. None or the party was
up when they arrived.
AROSE BRIGHT AND EARLY.
At $50 they awoke, and as soon as
toilets were complete they embarked
on board the lighthouse tender Wistaria.
under charge of Lieutenant M r. g.
Mackenzie, who IS personal friend OF
Captain Evans. and she steamed down
the river with colors flying TO the gentle
breezes.
President Cleveland. Captain Evans.
DR. O'Reily. Mr.. jefferson. and Lieu
tenant Mackenzie were grouped upon the
upper deck as the steamer passed out OF
the harbor. evidently enjoying the balmy
air of the early morning. The Presi-
dent is looking well. and only showed
little lameness from the rheumatism.
10 now transpires that preparations have
been quietly going ON for IA month for
the Presidents outing here. and he was
induced TO come at rhe request OF Captain
Evans. who spent several days here
last winter shooting ducks. Tie WAS 40
~ fnH Nv hA Itfta trras. sol
be derived from our hunting grounds
that he then expressed the desire TO
bring the President here. and 10 tho
extreme delight OF the people of this city,
has carried his wishes into execution.
FINE SHOOTING GROUNDS.
Nowhere on the coast are there any
finer shooting grounds than in the big
marshes of Muddy Bay. which fact IN
attested by the many members OF shoot
ing clubs who visit here. The ENGLISH
mallards. the choicest feathered tribe,
hock here in great numbers to feed upon
the rice by. day and roost IN these
marshes by night.
The weather has been very warm and
calm for several days. which H. not con
rucive to good sport and every one
prays for good strong northeasterly
wind. which .w.li give the President "A
chance TO enjoy his faVOrfte sport.
Georgetown is stirred up and awakened
into new life by the fact OF the President
of the country being here, and every one
wishes 10 see and shake hands with him
before his departure. The steamer re-
manned down the bay tonight and Il X
impossible to learn Of the Presidents
first days success At duck shooting in
the Palmetto State.
MT. CLEVELAND INVITED ro cH4ELEsros.
CHARLESTON, 5. c., Dee. 1.-THE fol-
lowing invitation was sent to President
Cleveland at Georgetown this evening:
To Ills EXcellency, President Cleveland:
The New England Society OF Charles
ton. >. G.. begg 20 welcome you 10 South
Carolina, ana respectfully requests the
ifty annual banquet OF The New E1gianfI
Society. December 2d a r. NJ. II will
add 10 the great happiness which your
presence VIII give on that occasion II
YOU viii honor Us by being the guest
of the society for as long period as
England Society beg TO Include in this
invitation the gentlemen who accompany
the President on his trip TO the South.
Hoping thar we shall have the privilege
and pleasure of welcoming TO our hail
one whom we so admire. trust aud love. I
90 $. VEDDER.
president New England Society"
AT ASHLAND.
ASHLAND. VA, Dec. I7.-Speeial--Yes-
terday IL became pretty generally known
that President Cleveland would bass
through on the train that arrives shortly
after J.. NJ. and quite crowd OF citi-
zens. students. and young ladies' assem-
bled IKE depot 90 pay RESPECTS ia the
country's chief magistrate The enthu-
siastic cheers and shouts indicated that
President Cleveland had not lost his
strong hold uDon the hearts Of the DeoDIe
OF Ashland, where he has always been 50
highly admired. The President did not
come out and formally make a speech,
but simply came 70 the window and bow
ed and smiled.