The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-10-10
The BElOIT EXCURSION.
The Biggest Thing Of the Season
Fun, Frolic and a Coed
Time Generally.
The Excursionists Become the Guests
of the BeIoitsrs and are Hand
scmeIy Treated.
Everybody Happy-The Resoiu.i, rs
Passed-.-The Return Hom,.

Special To the LEAyESwOR1H TIMES
BELoIr, October 4-The excur-ion to
Beioi., given by the Central Branch of the
Union Pacific Railroad, consisted of fiiry
from Kansas City, thirty five from Leaven-
worth, fifty from Atchison and seventy
FIVE from St Joseph.
THE PARTY DINED
at the Otis House al Atchlson at p. IT,, and
at . p. m, five cars by special train un-
der command of Col. W. +. Dowus, Gen
eraI Manager of the road, left the Atchison
depot for the Republican and Solomon
valleys.
NJ. A. Mclaughlin, General Passenger
Agent, E. S. Wills, General Freight
Agent Of the road, and Conductor W. II.
Sumner, accompanied the party.
THE VARIOUS DELEGATIONS
from Kansas City, St. Joseph, Atchison and
Leavenworth were comprised of many Of
the leading business men of those places,
mayors and other city officials.
The party from St. Joseph were accom-
panied by band of music, and we're also
provided with most liberal commis'ary
department, which tended in a great meas
ure to satisfy the hungry and quench the
thirst of all.
THE TRAIN ARRIVED
at Beloit at 10 o'clock P. m, and were
-.x.I al lo,c..a enJ ,nps;r many IF
the buildings being splendidly illumina-
ted.
The most hearty welcome was given the
party. who were invited to supper, We had
the good fortune to be provided for at the
Avenue House. where We found the best
and most bountiiul table spread that Kan
sas or Missouri could produce.
After supper the mayor OF Beloit Mr.
Vreland formerly of Garnett, this State, in
vited all to the Opera House, where he well
coined the guests in right royal manner.
GENERAL CRAIG,
Of st. Joseph, responding first on behalf OF
that city in his usual eloquent and happy
manner As an off-hsnd and ever ready
talker, General Craig has no equal in the
West.
The next speaker was Col. Van Horn,
of Kansas City. He made a most happy
impression and said many good things
which were highly applauded.
The representative Of THE TINES was
then called upon to speak for Leavenwe rih
and her delegation. This duty he per-
formed as handsomely as he could.
Col. Everest spoke hadsomely for Atchi-
son.
Mr.. Royal, of 81. JJseph, made few
happy remarks.
James Nave, of Kansas City, was loudly
called for, and made one of the best speech
es of the evening.
Col. W. F. Downs was loudly called for,
and he came forward, thanked the excur-
sionists for accepting his invitation, spoke
of the completion OF his road and the won
derful productiveness Of the great agricul-
tural region Of the northwest. Three cheers
were given for Col. Downs, and the meeting
adjourned at o'clock, a. m.
The excursionists left at 1880 A. m and
will stop one hour ard a half at Concordis,
half an hour at Clyde and few moments
at other stations, reaching Atchison at Q
o'clock, p. m.
THE RETURN TRIP |
The excursionis.s spent the morning Wis
iting the beautiful city of Beioit and at
1880 a. m, the train under command of
our old friend and former citizen Sumner,
pulled out for home.
At Concordia We stopped for dinner and
visited Judge Strain, Mr.. Sturgis, Nc
Ekron, Jenkins, and the Erpasit@ and Empire
offices. At the depot before leaving, Gen.
Craig called the excursionists to order and |
nominated Col. Van Horn. as chairman.
Col. Everest, of Atchison nominated Col
D. r. Anthony, for Secretary. Mr..
Hayes offered the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, By the favor of Divine Provi-
1ence, and the courtesy of Maj. W. +.
Downs, and other officers of the Central
,oute, we have been permitted to enjoy one
,i the most delightful trips. over one Of the
most delightful countries that the sun
hines upon. Therefore,
Resoiued, That we owe it to ourselves-to
he Railroad Company, and the good peo-
Die of Beloit, who gave US such generous
eception, that We thus express our high ap-
,reciation of their efforts in rendering the
rip 20 agreeable.
Rssotred, That the conduct and friendly
Intercourse manifested toward each other
rom every part and locality, deserve our
highest commendation.
Resolued, Again, that the wisdom of the
sailroad Company in thus extending their
out to gather in the won
erful production of this country, to the
pen markets Of the world, We cannot
estow too great praise.
Resolped, That We pledge ourselves to
he people of Beloit and the regions round
bout; that If they visit our respective
ities at any time, by excursion or other
Iise, we will strive to render such visit
!eassnt to them as it has been to US.
Rsoiued, That We extend our thanks to
he band that hooored us with such choice
,usic, and added so much to our pleas
res.
Resclued, That these resolutions be pub
shed in the papers of st. Joseph, Kansas
ity, Leavenworth, AtchIson and Beloit.
AT CLYDE.
At Clyde the two hundred and ten we're /
let at the depot by the citizens under the d,
of Judge Borton, the Demo-
.atic candidate for Secretary of State, and
arched to the church, where the excur- I
onists were welcomed in = neat speech BY
udge Borton, and the party called upon
en-. Craig, Col. Van Horn. Col. D. r. An !;
lony, Col. Everest, Sam Nave, Esq, of st. i
oseph, and james Nave, Esq, of Kansas t
ity, who responded in brief speeches, all
hitting in eulogizing in the highest terms
e Blue, the Republican and the Solomon I