The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-10-12
HOMEWARD BOUND.
The President Leaves st. Louis
for indianapolis.
MIR. JUSTICE MILLER is DYING
His Physicians Say He May Pass Away at
Any Moment-He has for Long Time
Feared Paralysis.

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 1.-THE presidential
train reached here at this morning. Ar
artillery salute greeted the arrival and
Governor Francis, Mayor Noonan and va.
rious committees greeted the distinguished
guests. The party We're soon seated in
carriages and proceeded to the Southern
hotel
Inc route was iammed with people. In
the streets were awaiting United States
troops, state militia, Grand Army corps.
Sons OF Veterans, and many other organi-
cations, several thougand men in all AS
the PRESIDENTS carriage passed each body a
salute was given, and the divisions then
wheeled into line behind From the South
ern hotel the President and party reviewed
the parade, which was a magnificent one
After that they proceeded to the Mechants'
exchange, where Governor Francis and
Mayor Noonan delivered an address of well
come to the President
President Harrison responded briefly
and thanked the state and city for their
! magnificent Inception. Secretary Tracy
also spoke briehy. On leaving the Mer-
chants exchange, the presidential party
went direct to the fair grounds. The route,
covering large portion of the city and the
most beautiful residence quarters, was
also made triumphal procession by the
enthusiastic reception extended to the
President all along the line The drive
was apparently much enjoyed by him. In
passing through Vandeventer place. Pres
ldent Harrison stopped for moment at
the residence of his friend, r. c. Kerns.
Al the falr ground the party proceeded to
the ]ccky club house, where an elegant
luncheon was served TO the President and
party. Governor Francis, Mayor Noonan
and fifty other distinguished citizens of
81 Louis and Missouri. At the conclusion
OF luncheon, the party again entered their
carriages and were dreven around the fair
grounds, viewing BRIEFLY the exhibits in
every department. The fine stock seemed
to have particularly interested the Presi-
dent. On the return of the President to
the city, he and his party, Governor Fran
CTS ana Mayor Noonan were entertained at
a Charity dinner at the Southern hotel.
after which the President repaired to his
room until the evening visit to the exposi-
ton.
At o'clock this evening the party went
to the exposition building. At the entrance
to the building an ovation was given the
President by the immense crown. After
reception in the ladies' parlor they pro
ceeded TO the music hall. The President
occupied box handsomely draped for the
occasion. When he entered, Gilmore's band
struck up Hail to the Chief,n which was
partially drowned out by the cheers from
the Threats of 5000 people
During the concert which followed
little girl named Jeanne Brokaw, presented
the President with a large floral piece.
The President thanked the child for the
flowers
After repeated calls Governor Francis
introduced the President, who spoke
briefly expressing his appreciation of the
the magnificent reception rendered him
since his arrival, and speaking in praise of
the exposition and concert. At 10 o'clock
the party started for Indianapolis.
The President is honrly is receipt of
kilograms giving the condition of Justice
Miller, and should his death occur tonight
or tomorrow, it will probably hasten
somewhat the Presidents return to Wash
lngton. The programme is, however. to
spend to morrow quietly in Indianapolis
and leave for Washington the following
morning, making a brief stop at sew
eral Indiana and Ohio towns Hon.
Mark Mcdonald, of California, one
of the Worlds fair commissioners.
come down from Chicago, to renew the ur
gent invitation of the board of directors and
Dlrector-General Davis to visit the
Worlds fair city and inspect the Worlds
falr sits. The President was compelled
to again decline The Chicagoans had invited
MIN befors he left Washington, but he re-
piled, his schedule was already made ND
and he could not in justice to the other
western cities visit Chicago at this time
particularly as he has already visited it on
the occasion of the opening of the auditor