Sun, December 5, 1892

MR. CLEVELAND'S DEPARTURE.

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He Leaves Hog Island for New York -- Last Day's Sport.

EXMORE, VA., Dec. 4. -- Hon. Grover Cleveland, President elect of the United States, who has been gunning on Hog Island since November 23 as the guest of the Broadwater Club, left for New York tonight in a private car attached to the train which left here at 10.00 o'clock.

Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Davis boarded the Sunshine shortly before 3 o'clock in order that the trip to Willis Landing might be made before nightfall, as some portions of the channel are exceedingly intricate and difficult to navigate. The passage was made without incident and upon arriving at the wharf, the party remained aboard the steamer. Quite a crowd had gathered from the surrounding country, but were not permitted on the vessel.

Mr. Cleveland stood upon the deck of the Sunshine when she reached the wharf, but immediately went below, where luncheon was served in the cabin. The principal feature of the meal was hot steamed oysters.

At 6.15 Mr. Cleveland left the yacht. Some forty persons were gathered upon the landing. Mr. Cleveland shook hands with Miss Nellie M. Smith and a-half dozen other ladies, pleasantly saying that he was very glad to see them. He at once entered a carriage in company with L. Clarke Davis and Joseph L. Ferrell, who came with him from the island, and was driven to the station.

At 6.30 the little party entered the private car, the doors were closed, the curtains tightly drawn, a watch was stationed to guard each entrance to the car and the arrangements for the journey North was completed.

Before leaving the island it is said that Mr. Cleveland announced his intention of returning to Broadwater early in next May to fish for drum-heads.

During the four hours that Mr. Cleveland's car lay on the siding a number of residents were received by the President-elect. No excitement prevailed and nothing in the nature of a demonstration was attempted.

A warm, bright sun, a moderate breeze and an almost unruffled sea combined 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, a final drive over the north end of the island and an early dinner briefly tells the story.

The little party then gathered around a cheerful fire of pine knots in the great hall of Mr. Ferrell's cottage and devoted the time to social conversation until the hour of departure arrived.

Everything was in Mr. Cleveland's favor during his gunning yesterday, and although he returned somewhat earlier than usual he brought with him nine brant and five ducks which he had brought down. Mr. Davis, who had followed him out at a later hour, had fared somewhat worse, bagging four brant and eight ducks.

Divine services were not conducted in the little island church today, but the regular Sunday-school was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Edward Doughty, the superintendent, having charge of the exercises.

A telegram was sent to Mr. Charles H. Jefferson at New York, requesting him to have Mr. Cleveland's valet meet the 7.50 A. M. train tomorrow morning for the purpose of taking charge of the dog and baggage belonging to the President elect.

Private car No. 21, on which Mr. Cleveland left Exmore, is a large, heavily built, old-fashioned coach, being 48 feet long from out to out of sills and 54 3-4 feet long from coupling to coupling. It is a trifle over 5 feet wide and weighs 54,700 pounds. It was in this car that President Lincoln was conveyed from Philadelphia to Washington for his second inauguration, and his remains were transported from Washington to Springfield, Ill., after his assassination.

The heating apparatus and kitchen are located in the front end of the car. At the rear end is a large drawing-room, which is furnished with two red plush sofas, four upholstered willow chairs, a large square oak extension table, on which meals are served, and a small table containing a silver water service. The floor is covered with Brussels carpet and Persian rugs. At the end of the drawing-room is a round plate glass mirror. The windows are all supplied with double curtains. The car is lighted by oil lamps with neat white shades, fitted with electric bells, thermometers, foot-stools and silver-plated cuspidors. The drawing-room opens upon a large covered observation platform, which is made comfortable with plush chairs. The extension table will accommodate 14 or 15 guests.

The sleeping apartment prepared for Mr. Cleveland is furnished with a small oak bedstead on which is placed the usual springs, mattress, blankets, sheets, fancy white counterpane and three comfortable-looking feather pillows.

Ben Hooker, who has had charge of this car for twenty-two years, will attend to the culinary wants of the President elect. He is assisted on this trip by Harry Ratliffe.

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December 5, 1892