Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-27
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months ago there was no house on the site OF
what 10 now q busting, thriving little CITY.
DAY'sDAwS.
The first gray streaks OF dawn met the
eyes OF the early risers on the train a. they
dashed over the summit at the beautiful
park OF Cresson, and then there was an
awakening by the minority OF those abosrd
in order 20 witness the beauties OF the
famous Horseshoe Bend between there ana
Altoona, whIch were greatly enjoyed e..
peclslly By those who for the first time gazed
upon them. Az Pittsburgh telegram was
received from 4 committee " the Pennsyl-
yaniS Legislature appointed TO asG
the President 10 visit the hall OF the
House OF Representatives while IN Harris
burg, in order that the members OF the
General Assembly might pay their respects
10 the coming head Of the republic. All the
way I'D and down the mountain side into
Altoona there was a race between the Two
sections Of the train, In which, as slated,
the second or official section recorded gain
OF thirty minutes Of time lost west OF Pitts
burQh. II was O glorious run, and In the
bracing air u the high altitude 1t WIS
enjoyed By those who were
awake. The change OF engines and crews
for the middle division was made ilst
before AltoOns was reached. In order TO
save time at the station Superintendent Me-
CIelIan came sbsard with Conductor Long,
while Engine 1903, with Engineer Jones IN
charge, was at the front. The train ran
slowly through the yards, not at any time
stopping. 1t left here at C:jj A. ".
GAINED TINE LOST.
The time gained in the run TO Altoona
Yards was partially lost by the delay occa-
sloned in remedylng the misdt OF the
couplers Joining the first two cars OF the
tram and The presidential section OF No. 20
pulled slowly through aud cut OF tue station
1t Altoona at 7:1J. thirty-hye minutes behind
schedule time. "Just enough 10 make a
nice run.v remarked Conductor Long.
" Wen get there il the lrst section will
keep out Of our way" but that had been
the trouble all The way from Indianapolis.
The first section would maintain Its exaspe-
rating habit OF blocking the road, but
change was promised here, aud the lively
rate of speed at which the run over the DE-
vision was begun indicated that the promise
would be kept No stop WAS made at Al
foona, where the railrosd-shop hands were
out in force along the tracks. and several
hundred citizens were gathered at the station
10 wave their greetings. Fortunately no
whistles we're blown, for had all the power
IN that direction been manifested 1t would
nave been sufficient to wake much sounder
s peper. than those aboard the car OF the
PreSldent-elect. Russell Harrison, the last
Of the Generals party TO retire. was the trst
TO make his appearance after leaving Altoona.
He said, when informed Of the request OF
the Pennsylvania Legislature. that the sche-
dule arranged for tue train would not per-
nit OF any such stop at Harrisburg as the
resolution contemplated.
MEN AND FLAGS.
At Bellwood, seven miles east OF Altoona,
q company OF men with large flags Stood
alongside the track and ut Tyrone Junction,
where the branch leads of to the coal-mines
NJ the Clarified regions, and at Tyrone
FORCES there were crowds Of people and
flags displayed.
The hotel at Birmingham WAS decorated
with bunting. At all the windows and
" here the lawn will be next summer stood
A gathering OF the employees OF the works
located there. and at Huntingdon the streets
were lined with men, women, and children,
ana az tue smaller places and farm-hOuses
along the way the train was greeted
by small knots OF interested gazers. At
, O'Clock the day Dad fairly. begun in
Car 100 and General Harrison and bis i'm
mediate family sat down TO breakfast,
whence they viewed the gatherings Of the
people at SIT. Union, LewistOwn Junction,
Miifin. Newport, DuncSnnon, and Marys-
vile as they sped along towards Harrisburg.
Tho party IN the press car took breakfast as
The train ran its way along the banks OF the
blue Juniata, the beautiful scenery adding
much to tue delights OF the meal. The table
Nas adorned oy handsome bouquet OF roses,
which came with the compliments OF Mrs.
Hsrri.on. superintendent NcClellan's pro-
mise that the train should reach Harrisburg.
Pa, on time was redeemed. the cars rolling
into the depot promptly at 1880 A. NJ. IN
The presence OF great assemblage OF people,
who were kept outside the gates.
FLORAL BASKET.
just as the train was pulling out OF Har-
risburg a gentleman banded up TO Russell
Harrison a beautiful floral basket OF Mare
,hal Nell snd La France roses, with sprays
)i tirsIs and punches OF ciruation pinks and
hyacinths. As the tram left behind IL Venea.
bic, where General Elarrison's grandfather
was nominated ior President, General and
Mrs. Harrison and the members OF their
'amily remained out upon the platform some
little time. The train was moving slow
when bright faced boy, wearing knit cap
with tassel and carrying a small photo
yrapher's outfit. ran beside the tram and
called out TO the General that the train would
stop shortly and he wanted to take his pic
lure.
The General nodded his approval and
wal cbed the Jealous lad with interest as he
Kept pace with the moving train. Opening
he door General Harrison called Russell and
his vile and Mrs. Mckee aud Mrs. Lord 10
come out with him aud Mrs. Harrison and
have their photographs taken. OF course
hey all complied While the nurses held Ben
amin and Mary Mckee up at the window,
Russelps baby Marthena being In the other
,ar at the time. Finally the train stopped at
just across the river, and the
Toung amateur hastily adjusted his tripod,
md waving hi. hand for them TO prepare. ae
uncovered his lens for moment, and then
politely dotted his cap.
PHOTOGRAPHED.
The tram moved up little. and so did
he boy, and coming closer he secured
second picture. General Harrison inquired
bis name. and be said II was Hugh Beaver,
md one OF the crowd OF bows called ont that
be was the son Of Governor Beaver, where
upon Russell Harrison opened the gate and
assisted the little fellow up the steps, aud
he General SHOOK bis hand and told him to
rive his regards to his father, Governor
Beaver. As the train moved of Mrs. Mckee
the young artist to send her one
II the photographs. and he promised to do
20. To the PreIdent said he: AZ have
occurred a good picture" These were the
)nly photographs OF the General which
we're secured since his departure. From
Harrisburg to Baltimore the ride was. over
he Northern Central railroad. The train
pulled out OF Pennsylyania's capital city at
II attached to Engine No. IL. In control OF
George Rule. J. c. Hammell was the con-
iuetor. and Train Mister s. U. Mill had
general supervision OF the train as the repre-
of Superintendent Kapp. On the
way down 10 Washington the train ran
ahead OF the new special put ON for the in
suguration business, and therefore had no
rouble In keeping strictly up 10 schedule
line. At New Cumberland, Goldsboro',
md YoTkhayen the scenes common 10 all
owns OF ike size along the route from In
annapolis were repeated. aud the train
passed York on time at lies.
BIG CROWD.
BALTIMoKg. February 28.-The train besr-
ng Presidept-eleet Harrison and party 10
AZ "a hfngfou arrived nj Ifnion station nrouaf,f-