Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-22
FULL OF 0VATI0NS.
Mr. Benjamin Harrison Has Big Day and Plenty
Of Enthusiastic Receptions at Gin
cnnaii and Elsewhere.

CINCINNATI, August 21.-Amid the
booming of cannon and the cheers of the
vast multitude gathered at the depot,
President Harrison arrived here at 10:15 o.
~, over two hours late, owing to an acci-
dent to an engine of train in front of the
western express between Baltimore and
Washington yesterday.
The entire party consisted Of President
Harrison, Attorney General Miller, Priv
ate Secretary Hsllord, Secretary Rusk,
Hon. John B. Elan, Col ]. B. Black,
Gen. Thomas. G. Morgan, Commiss oner
of Indian Affairs, Hon. J. l. Irwin, of In
diana; Hon. Daniel NJ. Rsnsdell, Marshal
of the District of Columbia; j. B. Cock
ram, Assistant District Attorney of Indi-
aus; Hon. VIM. NJ. Meredith, Chief of
Engraving and Printing, and an Associated
Press reporter.
B0IsTEROUs WELCOME.
The Central Union Depot in this city
was packed to its utmost capacity by those
who we're anxious TO get view of the dis
tinguished party. Cheers followed cheers
as the Presidents face was recognized, and
there was an almost continuous ovation OF
applause until he reached his carriage,
which be occupied with Governor Foraker.
The ether members of the party were as
signed to carriages accompanied by mem
bers Of the Reception Committee.
The escort WAS made up of battalion
Of police and two patrol wagons under
command of Chief Deitsch, the First Ragi-
ment, Ohio National Guard, commanded
by Col. NJ. Hawkins, and Battery B, of the
Ohio National Guard. The latter fred a
salu.s. which added TO the volume of cheer
ing as the President was making his way
to the carriage.
RECEIVED THE PUBLIC.
Upon arriving at the Burnet House he
was escorted at once to ParlOr A, which
was elaboratey adorned with flowers.
Here the public reception began almost
Immediately. The first callers on the
President after the committees had been
presented were the resident members Of
the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion,
of which the President is a member. He
greeted these companions with friendly
grasp. linen lOllOWeu lub puDllC dn rap
idly ss they could be marshaled. At the
end of three quarters of an hour the Presi-
dent was driven to the Builders Exchange,
at Sixth and Vine streets, where another
address of welcome was made by Presi-
dent Allison, of that body. Here again
there was a great press of people to shake
the Presidents hand.
After a stay of half an hour the Presi-
dent was escorted to the Chamber Of Com
mereo, which was thrown opsn to the
public for this occasion. The great struc-
ture was crowded with people, and the
distinguished guest received an enthusi-
astic ovation. Vice President Emerson
made the address of welcome, which the
President briefly acknowledged. The
public then pressed forward and for three
quarters of an hour the President was
Kept busy shaking hands with the people.
At five O'Clock the President was driven
to the O., H. & D. depot, and the party left
for Indianapolis. At Oxford, College Cen
tire and other points along the route large
parties gathered to meet the President, and
received him enthusiastically. At College
corner they had carriage in which the
Ptesident's grandfather had ridden, and
desired to give the President ride, bat he
declined. The party arrived Indianapolis
at 8 q. m. and was at was at orca driven to
the DennisOn Houee