Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-09
THE HARRISON PARTY.
The President Arises Early and is
Greeted by Many Enthusiastic
Admirers.
He speaks at Ga'esbure to HIS Old Comrades
IN War-He Oifciates at a Corner stone
Laying-lncIdrnts of the Day.
TIVE PRESIDENTIAL Party.

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arose early this morning. but he was not early
enough TO escape the thousands of eager per-
sons WHO had assembled around his hotel in
Peoria struggling for a sight of their distln-
guishe1 visitor. The president was deaf to all
eutreaties hat he remain longer in the city, and
stcrtly maintained his intention OF devoting The
ennfe day 10 his soldier friends at Galesburg.
H agrt ed only address briefly the immense
crown that bad assemble ]. Al II o'cock the
band serenaded the president. and few min
ntes later the mayor and city council accom-
raui.d by Grand Army of the Republic posts
and company Of Illinois national guards, ap-
peared 70 escort the party to The train. The
march was triumphAl one and al Peoria turned
out to do honor TO the chief executive. AT the
depot over 300 people were assembled, and the
president, being introduced by Mayor Slarke,
My Fellow Cilizens-It is not possible that
l should introduce this morning any
serious theme. ! have greatly en-
joyed this trip through my own state
and yours, sisters in loyalty and sacrifice for the
Union, sisters also in prosperity. Applause. J
find myself simply ing thank you, but with
IN increasing sense Of kindness OF the people.
il any thing could add to the solemn sense ci
responsibility which my official oath places
upon me, il would be these evidences Of
FRIEEDLTSEss AND KINDNESS.
The great masses oil people of this country are
loyal. dutIful citizens. ready TO support every
faithful officer in the discharge of his duties,
and to applaud every honest effort for their
good. II is a source OF great strength to know
this, and this morning not less from this bright
these kind aces. draw an inspiration 10 do the
best can-the very best I can-to promote the
good Of the United States. Applause: / go
to- day to meet comrades OF your state who stood
with me the army of the Union for the de-
Tense of the flag. l beg to thank these
comrades OF Peoria and this company OF national
guards and
ALL THESE FRIENDS,
and you, Mr.. ayor. and all the gentlemen OF
the reception committee for ndlY greeting,
and 10 say have great satisfaction in knowing
the people Of this community are very pros
porous. May that prosperity increase until
every citizen, even the bumblest, shIl share II.
May peace social order and the blessing of
God abide in every home is my parting wish for
you Loud cheers.
Elsie Leslie Lyde, the child actress OF Lit g
Lord Fauntleroy' fame, presented the presi-
dent with a beautiful bouquet on behalf of the
Grand Army posts and citizens OF Peoria. The
president expressed his thanks by kissing the
little lady. and amid the cheers OF the crowd
the train pulled out for Ga!esburs.
PEORIA
the residential party was met by delegation
from Gaesburg on special tram. The train
was in pulled by an engine in charge of an en-
gneer VINO was a member OF the presidents old
brigade, Frank Hilton. former member of the
One Hundred and Twcnty-second Illinois.
Near Gaesburg the president, after recording
reception to the old veterans aboard the two
trains We forward with Secretlry Tracy and
greeted Ems iueer Hilton as an old friend. On
invita-. ion OF the latter the president and secre
tarv mounted the engine and rode in the cab
with the enrineeT for few mile8. To the presi-
engine
sioility OF pulling the whistle for stations and
crossings and the fireman considerably turned
over the bell rope to Secretary Tracy. Both
gentlemen performed their respective duties
Vigorously that citizens of Knox county would
have thought several trains were speeding
through their midst, and that
EVERY CROSSING WAS INSTRUCTED
by obstinate herds of livestock.
The PRINCIPAL feature Of the day was the re-
union at Galesburg OF the FIRST brigade OF he
Third division Of the Twentieth army corps,
former command of Gen. Harrison. The occGs-
ion the gathering, not only OF old veterans
who wers formerly associated with the presi.
dent but of Grand Army from sections of
She West Excursions from all the principal
cities within n radius OF 300 miles added to the
nssembl1ge. and il estimated that the
dicnce which greeted President Harrison at
Gclcsburg was not less than y ,uO'.
At the depot the presidential party was met by
the mayor OF the city, the council and army
veterans and escorted to the hotel where. in an
hours receDtion. distinguished citizens from
all parts OF the state and West greeted the presi-
dent.
Decorations throughout the city are profuse
TIL stand from which the president reviewed
his old brigade was a lofty structure. designed
10 initiate q BLOCK of stone, and was bedecked
with flags. On top OF each OF the pillars which
supported the arch over the stand
A YOUNG LADY STOOD
inpersonating the goddess OF liberty. Upon
the vast arch beneath which the president stood
were the words. 1--WE welcome our president. -
At II O'Clock there passed in front of the
stand the veterans of the Twentieth army cops,
school children OF central Illinois and thousands
Among the distinguished people on the stand
were Adiutant- General Vance of illinois. who
appeared as personal representative of Gov
ernor Fifer, who was unable TO leave his official
duties; Secretary of State Pierson, Mayor
Stevens, Hon. John S. Runnells Of Chicago,
Congressman Post. Congressman Henderson,
Hon. George W. Prince, Gen. Arthur a.
Smith. Gen. Miles. U. 5. A.; Gen. Destin.
department commander q A. r. of Illinois;
Col. Jefferson Kinney and Senator Hamer
AT THE CONCLUSION
OF the parade the party repaired to the sreak-
er's stand IN front OF the courthouse. where
Mayor stephens read an address of welcome.
President Harrison responded briefly TO the |
old veterans here assembled. He extended a |
greeting of comradeship. The presence of so !
many of former members of his old brigade and |
army CORPS was present to him, but the alb. !
sence OF those who had answered their last |
muster roll, gone to their last home, mingled |
sadness with that OF pleasure. He hoped these |
annual reunions would continue for many years,
and that his comrades here assembled would |
survive for many years TO attend them. |
iCheersl.
Secretary Tracy then spoke briefly, and al the |
conclusion OF the ad iress Congressmln Grosve-
nor OF Ohio WIS T. troduced and spoke after
which the meeting came to 4 close.
The party now repaired TO the Knox college,
where the corner stone of Alumni hail was to
be laid by the president. DR.. Newton Bateman
solemnlv pronounced the invocation and Pro-
fessor Hilton Comstock read 4 sketch OF the
ORIGIN GROWTH OF THB COLLEGE,
Professor j. A. Adams then introduced the
president. who spoke as follows: "FelIoyeciti
7ens-My talk this morning in the open air an
exercise which my separation from campaign
speaking has made it unaccustomed will
make it impossible for me 10 speak
again at any length. do not
deem this ceremony At all OF accord with the
patriotic impulses which have stirred our hearts
to-day. Education early in thought of the
trainers Of our institutions as one of the best if
not the only guarantee OF their perpetuation I
How shall one be 4 safe citizen where the pcople
are rulers who are not intelligent? How shall I
he understand those great questions af-
fecting public welfare without broad |
intellectual culture in HIS yoaih' |
We lay this cornerstone and redediCate this in /
stituiiop to truth, purify and loyalty and love
Of God. Applause.
Following this the cornerstone was placed in
posit.oI, and tire p-esi lent with mortar, care
fully closed it and covered the seams with NOR
tar. Great applause greeted this performance I
which brought the ceremonies to an end.
The party now repaired to the hotel for din !
ner. and at O'Clock reunion Of the First bridade
Of the presidents Old command, was held at
he opera house.
President Harrison was escorted from the |
hotel 10 the scene of the reunion by a committee /
headed by Gen. Daniel Dustin, of the United
States sub-treasury OF Chicago and formerly
colonel OF the One Hundred aud Fifth Illinois
The appearance OF President Harri-
son on the stage was the occasion for
oUTBURsr OF CHEERS
rom the assembled veterans that made the
walls tremble. Gen. Dustin then called the
meeting 70 order after the applause had some
what saJsded President Harrison addressed
.he veterans Of his old brigade.
At the conclusion OF the Presidents remarks
ne announced his desire TO shake each member
IF his former command by the hand. After ad-
ournment the command mounted the stage Que
Jy one grasped the presidents hand
The president was driven to the hotel !
where he retired TO the private room until D.