The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
THE WHITE HOUSE GARREH
STOREROOM FOR MANY GIFTS TO
 THE PRESIDENT
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And Old Furniture and Discarded Deco
 The great, dim garret of the White house is the place to which are consign- ed discarded and useless articles, old fashioned and broken-down pieces of furniture, as well as the trunks and other private property of the President and his family. The presence of the latter articles makes it almost impossi- ble for any one save the President 8 family to gain admission, and it is con- sidered one of the most private sec tions of the Executive Mansion.
 Unlike the proverbial garret, it has no narrow, winding, rickety staircase. The only means of access is a modern elevator running from the domestic quarters of the mansion. This elevator was put in for the purpose of economiz- ing space. During Cleveland's adminis- tration the old staircase was Knocked out and several rooms were built for the use of the Presidents household. This proved a convenient addition to the rather restricted quarters.
 The garret covers the entire floor plan of the White House. The entrance is in the west wing, directly above the Presidents ante-room.
 "W. Mex, CANTON, OHIO"
 The first view to greet the eye upon entering the long, dark room is the white rafters, massive supporters erect ed after the White House was burned by the English in 1872. To the north of the entrance is a great stack of trunks. There are big trunks and little trunks, Saratoga and steamer trunks. There are handboxes, valises and satchels- all the receptacles of wearing apparel and treasures of President Mckinley and his family Every trunk that is marked at all bears the lettering;
 w. McK., Canton, Ohio,' or Mex, Canton, Ohio.''
 GIFTS TO THE PRESIDENT AND
 WIFE.
 East of this stack of trunks is room partitioned off and under lock and key. Tn it are many valuable gifts sent to the President, which he feels he can not accept in his official capacity.
 At present there are gifts of almost
  to President and Mrs. Mckinley during the past three years. The first article to be seen is large white satin hand painted banner, presented to the Presi- dent last year by the citizens of HaV- ana. Cuba. In the centre is painted splendid likeness of Mir Mckinley, and to his right the Stars and Stripes are gracefully draped. while to his left is unfurled the flag of Cuba. Beneath this an inscription is made of pure gold bull lion letters, and around the banner is a fringe of the same costly material. Beneath the banner stands peculiar inlaid wooden table on which is placed a miniature representation of tha Wash ington Monument, exqulsitely wrought in mosaic. At the base, as if for a are these words: Christ mas, 1S97'
 On stand of gilt is an expensive toilet water set. It is of gold with art istic little wreaths of roses holding in place four cut-glass toilet bottles. An effective handle is formed by natural twisted vines with little buds and ten drils peeping here and there. This ele- gant present was sent to Mrs. Mckinley last Christmas.
 Resting on a pile of boxes back of the gilt stand is q ife-size portarit of the President. It is splendid piece of work The background is of dark un- certain ereenish shade. The head is turned slightly to one side and seems to be gazing straight into the eye of the looker-on.
 A morocco case holds set of gold and silver toilet articles. consisting of comb, brush, mirror, hat brusl clothes brush, and manicure set. There are other gifts of like character and of more pr less value There is a bronze lamp on base of onyx, with an old rose shade, also an inlaid mufic stand. Ther can be seen pieces of fancy work, carved wood. tapestries, paint ngs, and embroidery.
 Mysterious-looking boxes and pack lges are scattered around These ara not allowed to be opened. Among them s box about three feet long, resembl- ng in shape and build miniature ,offin. U is made of beautifully grained md highly polished dark wood. On top n heavy relief is representation, in solid silver, of the shield of he United States. On the side of this mysterious box is a plate bearing the 
 Presented to President Mckinley,
 Christmas 1S9l"
 It is an odd-looking piece, and there is 10 telling what is inside of it, but it | ias been said that it holds political figy
 Outside of this curiosity shop are everal other storerooms. One contains II kinds of mustv old documents sent D from the different offices of the Exec tive Mansion, when there is no longer oom or use for them.
 A cedar room holds during the Sum 1er the Winter clothing, and in Win er the Summer wearing apparel of the 'resident and his family. ,LD WHITE HOUSE FURNITURE. In the east wing of the garret Is tored miscellaneous lot of furniture f styles ranging from the war time of