The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-30
The Presidents Treatment Between
Philadelphia and Gotham.
An Overwhelming Reception Ac.
corded the Head of the Nation.
The Ceremonies Arranged So Nu.
merous That Brevity Rulos.
Only Ono Incident Illustrative of II, w
Beecher's Remark With Reference
to the Power of Small Thlng1--
A Great Event.

TRENTON, n. j.. April 20.-The first
faint streaks of dawn were visible as the
Presidential train drew to n stop at West
Philadelphia, where change OF engines
was made, No. Az being hitched to the
front, and the first stop OF any consequence
was made. The rain, which it was hoped
bad been left behind, was present. max
ing the opening OF the day misty and dis.
agreeable. II had been ever present, us
few drops had been noticed before the
train left Washington, but the hope had
been INDUCED in that it was only passing
April shower and that its presence was
only temporary. Shortly afte. leaving
Washington at a. M, the train became
the abole OF sleep, everyone following the
example OF President Harrison. who did
not wait until the cars rolled out Of the
station to seek repose. The only excuse
any one had for not retiring Immediately
was the fact that in the forward part Of
the train, devoted to the uses OF newspa.
per men, delightful luncheon had been
spread by the officials OF the road in
charge, which was enjoyed until Balti-
more was reached.
The time of the train was more rapid
than the official schedule called for, and 80
It was that no stop OF consequence or note
was made until West Philadelphia was
reached. This was at 4:Ij when the sche-
dule called for Wilmington at 3 am. The
trip which had required George Washing
ton, hundred years ago, several DAYS TO
make, was being covered In these later
DAYS, both expeditions and luxurious in
rs many hours, and in very much greater
comfort than the Father OF his country"
In his day could have imagined impossible.
Al West Philadelphia there were In
waiting for the train Postmaster GENERAL
Wanamaker and Secretary, who were
given seats aboard, while the engines were
changed. Upon the stone coping OF the
side bank OF the cut through which the
road runs at West Philadelphia, were
gathered some scores OF the workmen Of
the shops aud yards OF the railroad com
pany there but no demonstration was made,
the tightly drawn curtains OF the, long line
OF cars not being conducive TO the mani
iesiation OF sentiment whatever may have
been felt, and in comparative silence the
-frain started anew on its way TO Trenton.
The next stop, Philadelphia proper. was
given the go-by entirely as the train took
the rails OF the New York division.
The train drew up nj Elizabeth Mt
o'clock IN the midst Of concourse Of peo-
pie that filed the station platform aud the
space adjoining. They were, OF course,
anxious for a glimpse OF the Chief Magis-
trate, but seemed 10 realize the probability
that he had not yet awakened, aud no
Il. sl..N - n. IL
slumher, should Il be- yet unbroken. This
was the condition OF things, and the crowds
were disappointed In their desire 10 sec
him. While the train halted NJ Trenton,
the private car of Gen. Sewcll, Nicc.Presi-
dent OF the West Jersey Railroad, carrying
the official party of tho State and guests,
was attached, aud the train then started
for Elizabeth. The unavoidable noise
awakened the occupants Of the President =
car, and In a short tins they were all astir.
la the meantime breakfast was being
served 20 the passengers aboard the train
who were not expecting TO be entertained
at Elizabeth.
The arrangements for this part OF the
service, as ior all other features OF the trip,
was perfect, and every one was served be.
fore the train reached EiizabethporL
On the run 20 Elizabeth there was no
incident Of note, unless the congregation
OF crowds at the several stations to look nj
the train as IL moved along may be 70 con.
sidcrcd. There was decided break in thC
arrangements at Elizabeth, as previously
understood, and the change caused much
commo,ioh. The train NJ Il rolled into the
city was greeted with q Presidential salute
by a battery OF local ariillcrymen, while
= on the other side Of the road was drawn az
Ia corps Of Continental cadets In thcirtcc
= whose appearance occasoncd many favor
able comments from the occupants OF th,
train. Before the party reached Elizabeth
President Harrison AID party, with thcii
guests, made their toilets and received lh,
Governor and Gen. Strickef, OF the New
jersey General Committee. The train
stopped at the depot, about which ! ,OOI
or 200 people had gathered, surrounding
the carriages that were there 10 convey
Gov. Green and his guests 10 breakfast
As President Harrison appeared, escorted
by the Governor, he was at once Tccog
nizcd aud hearty cheer went up irom th'
thTong.
Immediately after the reception came
the review Of the procession by the Pres
idcniial party.
The stand was erected on the ground
with an entrance from the house for ihl
Presidential party. There were 500 chain
on the stand. and all were occupied whci
the President. Nice-Presidcnt, Gov. Greer
and dthcir company appeared. There were eN
Governors. Legislators, State officers. mem
bcrs OF historical societies, city officials
old citizens and the Centennial committee
oi $50 prominent citizens. The stand wa
decorated with flags and buaiing, an,
presented pretty picture. Mn. Harri
son, Mrs. Morton, MrS. Green and otho
ladies were In tho Presidential party.
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