The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-16
L0RNE AND LOUISE.
Arrival OF the Princess and Husband
In Chicago. the Marquis and
wife Appear to Americans.


In Chicago the Marquis and
wife Appear to Americans.
CHICAGO, Sept &.-The special train bearing
tho marquis Of Lorne, Princess Louise, and
the party, arrived at Kensington at 1880 this
morning The train consisted Of three draw
ing room and sleepers, one hotel-car and Q
baggage-car The governor-general and Col
Dewilton were the only important members Of
the party who were awake Mr.. L NJ John
son, Of the Pullman company, paid his respects
and welcomed the visitors. The private palace
car Of the company was attached to tho
train, which was then moved up to the Pull
man station. Many residents of Pullman and
some strangers we're At the station in the hopes
Of getting slimps Of royalty. In this, how
evers they were deceived. Disregarding the
evidences Of welcome, In numerous flags and
Q general holiday appearance, the princess
did not appear 1t all The marquis and
Col be Wilton, piloted by. Mr.. johnson,
i insp. sa tSs csr!worls, hotels, and resi-
.denccs Of the city. o At $50 the party re-em-
The tain came in over the Rock Island road,
Snd MAS metst the depot by Potter Palmer
and an abundance Of carriages. There has
been = great deal Of quiet preparation going
distinguished party entered the Palmer house
Il was under festoons Of flags Of both coun-
lriess. Apartments including twenty rooms on
tbo parIor floor awaiting their occupancy.
They were met And welcomed by Col Tour
telotte, of Gen. Shorrnsn's stan, who will be
their ofaciai host while In the states. The
party consists Of Ais eycellency the marquis OF
n 1rna pv{uccaa TAufaa Mas HaryAv Miss
oNeiIl, Col DswbsSn, Capt Bogot, J. Bosyt
DR. B. Bsrnstts, aclerk, twoorderlies, and eight
The marquis Of Lorns Is wholesome look
ing man Of sesmingly 50 years or thereabouts.
He b Of middle height pronounced blonde
o 90 s ss wore ascd.diy WOrss clothes
than any Of his suite and was absolutely
slouchy In contrast with the miracle Of tailor's
art in which Secretary johnson turned out
His excellency wore Q suit of olive drab
Scotch goods, the coat being much wrinkled
in the bick BY wear. His besdgear consisted
Of yide-br Alpine felt nat he wore !,; his
resting in his breast pocket Altogether he
would strike one - IN average Britisher on
holiday tour.
The princess was very chary Of letting hcr-
self be seen. During the stop OF Pullman
none Of the dozens OF curious folks had even
o passing glance at her, and owing to Mr. Pal
n,er's excellent arrangements she was almost
a. amply hidden when she walked from car to
carriage. The passing glance, however, re-
vealed woman inclined TO flesh, with rather
too much color in her face, aud blue eyes Of
no particular expression. In an ordinary
throng she would attract no moro attention
than the average matron Of home or foreign
growth.
Captain Shaw, chief of the London fire
brigade, arrived In Chicago this morning, and
is quartered at the Grand Pacific hotel. He
was warmly welcomed by his old acquaintance,
Fire Marshal Swenie, who took great deal Of
pride in exhibiting to him the improved fire
alarm apparatus at the city hall The captain
said vast improvement had been made since
he was here twelve years ago
In the afternoon the party were shown the
workings Of the FIRE department and insurance
patrol They leave tomorrow for San Fran
cisco, to sail for British Columbia.
CHICAGO, Sept THE marquis Of Lorne
and the Princess Louise, accompanied by their
special train, composed of the Isaak Walton
dining car and the Inter- Colonial and Keway-
din drawing room cars. The Isaak Walton,
which has been chartered from the Pullman
company for the round trip to San Francisco
and return, Is one Of the class known as
hunting" cars, and is model of comfort
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the entire party at one table.
The aKewaydin" and aInter- Colonial" contain
the sleeping and drawing room for the party.
and are furnished elegantly A profusion Of
beautiful flowers was noticed in the drawing
rooms Of both cars. The princess was dressed
very modestly In a black and white narrow
striped silk travelling dress and very becom
ing hat, with the colors red and black pre-
After entering the depot the
princess stood for some time on the platform
Familiarity chatting with different members Of
the party, while the assembled crowd INDUCED
its curiosity 70 its fullest extent. As the train
pulled out Of the depot the marquis and prin-
cess stood on the rear platform waving their
stlieus and courteously acknowledging the
cheers Of the people.
OMAHA, Sept a-The marquis Of Lorne and
party were driven around Omaha yesterday by
Gen. O. O. Howard, and resumed their journey
n noon. The vice regal train will BIO saluted
II Forts Sidney, Russell and Steele The
party will spend Saturday night at Sherman
and Sunday night at Ogden, visiting Salt Lake
on the return trip In October.