Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-10
HARR[SON'S TOUR.
He Calls Halt at Ottumwa, Iowa, and
the Town Proceeds to Paint.
A Grand Parade, Speecbmaking, Dinners,
and Receptions, the Coal Palace, All
Appear on the Programme.

Iowa, and Senator P. G. Ball inghall
president of the Ottumwa coal palace
met the presidential party at Galesburg
last evening and escorted them to OF
tumwa. Despite the early hour almost
the entire population of the thriving
young city turned out to meet the presi-
dent, and rousing cheers were given him &.
Be was recognized on the rear platform
as the tram glided into the depot. A
moment later the booming Of cannon
commenced.
oTTUMwA'S WELCOME
to the chief executive and publication of
the day was fairly begun. In this city
resides the presidents oldest sister +,
Sallie, as the wife of 7. ]. Devins, an
old citizen. John Harrison, the presi-
dent s ray-haired elder brother, who Is
in business in Kansas City, met the party
here, and from the depot he and Mr.. De-
WINS escorted their distinguished relative
to the Devins residence, where the
family breakfasted together. 1t is the
intention of the presidents brother to
accompany them until Kansas City is
reached, where the president will be the
guest of his brother, John.
Early in the forenoon the weather be-
came unfavorable and began to rain, but
it did not seem to
DAMPEN THE ENTHUSIASM
of the Iowans, and certainly did not Sc
riously mar the ceremonies of the occasion
which took place under the roof of the
Iowa coal palace aud Ottumwa exposi-
ton. Alto O'Clock the president, I'M
der escort of Hon. Horace Boise, gov
ernor of Iowa, and Senator P. G. Ball
inghall, president of the coal palace,
was escorted through that unique build
ing. To the president the coal was full
of interest, and his surprise and admira-
ton was thoroughly evidenced by his
numerous inquiries.
HEARTY WELCOME.
At 9 o CLOCK in the afternoon the pub
lie ceremonies of the day took place in
the presence of an enthusiastic audience
of about 10, 600 people. After few
preliminary words of welcome to the
president, Hon. H. G. BallIughall, pres
ident of the coal palace, introduced
Governor Horace Boies, who gave Presi-
dent Harrison most hearty and cordial
welcome to the state. AS soon as the
enthusiasm which greeted the president
appearance had somewhat subsidized, he
responded to Governor Boies address IN
a brief speech, thanking the people for
their hearty welcome, and assuring them
of the pleasure 1t afforded him. In con-
clusiou the president again extended
thanks for the cordial welcome offered
him, and said his visit to the state will
be a long remembered one of his life.
AT THE HEAD OF THE PROCESSION.
OTTUMwA, Iowa, OCT. 9.-After the
forenoon visit to the coal palace the
president again repaired TO the residence
of his sister, where luncheon was taken.
Secretary Tracy. Private Secretary
Halford, Congressman Grosvenor and
Marshal Randall were entertained by a
local committee. The rain by this time
had ceased, and at 10 o'clock the grand
parade took place. The column was
headed by o platoon of police, followed
By the president aud governors car
riage, Secretary Tracy and the rest of
the Presidents party, the governor
mounted staff, coal palace officials and
reception committee, mayor and city
council, the Il. A. R.. old soldiers and
sons of veterans, Iowa National Guards,
civic societies and citizens. AS soon as
the head of the column reached the re-
viewing stand, President Harrison and
his party and Governor Boies and aud his
column marched in review.
THE BIGGEST THEY EVER SAW.
OTTUMwA, Iowa, Oct. 9.-The visit
of the president crowned great day in
the history of this city. Ottumwa had
never seen such crowd before.
The Third Iowa cavalry was q conspic-
uous feature of the procession. They
were accompanied by band of twenty
four pieces and were under COM
mand of Col. Duffield and
Maj. Staunton, formerly officers of
that regiment. The first colonel
of the Third Iowa cavalry was G n.
Cyrus Bushey, now assistant secretary
of the interior, second colonel, Judge
Caldwell, now United States circuit
judge, the last commander being Gen.
Noble, present secretary of the interior.
One of the beautiful incidents of the
parade oeoursSd at Adams school.
THREE THOUSAND SCHOOL CHILDREN
had congregated to see the president. AS
the parade reached that point the presi-
dents carriage was driven conveniently
close and he bowed his acknowledgment
TO the happy children. Three thousand
flags waved vigorously in as many happy
hands, and then 5000 voices sang
"Americ - with words to suit the oc-
caslon.
Veterans and members of the various
and civic societies marched |
beroieally through the mud, and when |
they reached the grand stand they made |
the air ring with their cheers.
One OF the prominent features of the |
parade were 400 employees of the Morrell |
packing house, each wearing a neat |
rosette of ribbon.
AS each separate organization and de- |
tachment passed in front of the review
ing stand the president, Secretary Tracy |
and Governor Boes bowed their ac-
acknowledgements to the rousing cheers
During the ceremonies at the coal pal
ace later in the day the PRESIDENT
brother, John S. Harrison, his sister,
Mrs. Devin, and his nephew, Scott Har-
rison, occupied seats on the stage.
At conclusion of the presidents address
Secretary Tracy was introduced, but
,nly bowed his acknowledgment.
Congressman John F. Lacey of Iowa
vas next introduced, and spoke at con-
length.
He was followed by Hon. B. G.
Michael aud several other distinguished
citizens of Iowa.
The president, after his address at tine
,oal palace, returned to the train until
!, CLOCKS, when he was entertained at q
private dinner at the residence
If W. 7. Veuton, formerly a citizen of
and old-time friend of the
PRESIDENT.
At p. m. the evening ceremonies of
he day begun. A public reception was
endered the prpsident nj the coa1 nalaaa |