The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-30

CLEVELAND HERE.
The President Arrives in
Jersey City En- Route
for Gray Gables.
AMUSING EPIsoN AT THE DOCK
declined TO State Anything About
His Political Plans-Future
Arrangements.
AMUSING EPIsoM AT THE DOCK

President Grover Cleveland accompanied
c. Benedict. arrived at the Pennsylvania
Railroad depot in this city this afternoon
a few minutes before one o'clock, on his
way to Buzzard's Bay to spend the sum-
mer. They came in a special car at
tached to a train which left Washington
at seven o'clock this morning.
Washington was hardly astir when the
President and his secretary left the
White House and only the members of
the sleepy night force of the mansion
were there to say goodbye. Mr.. Thur-
Der has been the Presidents guest since
Mrs. Thurber went away and the two
had a very early breakfast. They were
driven quietly in one of the White House
carriages down Pennsylvania avenue to
the Pennsylvania Railroad station and
walked down the train platform without
attracting any attention even from the
few porters and station employees who
were trying to keep awake.
The President and Mr.. Thurber entered
the special car of Mr.. Thompson. one of
the Vice Presidents of the Pennsylvania
road, which had been placed at their dis
posal. Tit car was attached TO the
train scheduled to leave Washington for
- ~ - &lN14A as al Liza
hour it pulled out from the station.
When the train entered the Jersey City
depot only a Few people were present. and
many of these were W of the fact
that the stout mar in a blue serge suit
ard white straw hat, VINO stepped briskly
from the car, was the President of the
-Stationnaster Kiefer had made all ar
1angements for the removal of the six
pieces Of baggage. each marked &c. CO.
and heading the little party lead them
to the elevator to the ground floor.
Jay M Bensdict,s yacht, the Oneida.
The officers sent a smart little steam
launch neatly cushioned to take the dig
1dngusshed party aboard. The launch
third street ferry slip. but the President
was escorted through the express com
gany,,s shed TO the dock head. where the
Oneida was pulling and strainsng at her
hawser.
IN front OF the President walked Station
master kiefer. and behind him a flock
Of reporters eager for an interview on the
third term question. or any other thing
Mr.. Cleveland might talk about; but the
Caisr Executive was as mute as the pro-
AS the President stepped on board and
the gang plank was beng withdrawn a
pany rushed forward. and at the risk Of
falling overheard held cut. a very grimy
IA fsa 70 O.; {he PEissisdent. 81 whs stood near
tended hand ne said
Good LUCK to you, Mr.. President, if
YOU are going fshing.'
Thanks; my friend: but don't pull me
ing at the others hearty grip.
Encouraged by the Presidents affability
the indiscreet employee initiated that being
Ct whom il is said he rushes in where
afgels fear to tread, and in a confidential
Going TO run again. Mr.. Clevelanda 1
aGood bye" interrupted the President,
WITH a broad smile, and wrenching his
hand free, walked to the forward part If
the yacht. Mr.. Benedict fearing an in
vas,on OF the reporters, mounted guard
at the gansway and was extremely reti-
The baggage having been placed on
board, the hawser was cast off. and the
Oneida quickly gl:ded into mid stream.
ne 3 yacht is expected at Gray Gables on
During the Presidents absence from
Wasnsngton official business viii be
were in the Waite House. oficial com
mnnications will be received and entered
en- the records there. and a spaciai mai
paS wiz go every day to Buzzard's Bay'
All official news viii be given out as
usual from the White House.