The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-16

half of his regiment. Marshal Ransdell,
who accompanies TIE President on
this trip. lost his arm IN
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non-commissioued officer in the President
regiment. Among other places visited were
Rinpoold. Dalton and Gainesville A
heavy shower prevailed while the train was
A. rhe latter place. but it had no effect on
tbe enthusiasm Of the crowd.
SHORT SPEECHES MADE.
Brief speeches were made from the rear
platform by the President and Postmaster
General Wanamaker. The former spoke as
follows:
NV FaJEvns-I am very much obliged to you
for coming here in this shower to show your
good will I can only assure you that l entirely
Teciprocete your good feelings have had
great pleasure to-day IN passing over some
parts of the old route that I took once before
under very different and distressing clrcun
stances, to find how easy it is, when we fare all
agreed. to travel between Chattanooga and
Atlanta. | am glad to see the evidences Of
prosperity that abound through your country,
and ] wish you in all your relations every
human good Cheers.
MRS. HALFORD DEAD.
Shortly after leaving Chattanooga the
President was informed of the death of
Mrs. Halford, wife of his private secretary.
He was shocked at the news, and imme-
diately sent a telegram Of coincidence to
Secretary Halford. In it he said that If he
could follow the full desires Of his heart he
would turn back to Washington so as to be
with him in his hour Of sorrow, but he felt
that he tHalford) would advise him TO con-
tinue his trip IN view of the preparations
made for 1t and the great disappointment
that would result from its abandonment.
He had, therefore, decided to continue it
according to the plans already made.
ATLANTA's RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
At Marietta the party was Joined by
from Atlanta
sisting of Mayor Hemphill, exGov. Bull
lock, Capt. John Milledge, Gen. J. r. Law,
S. NJ. lnman, Col. Calhoun, president of
the Confederate Association; Col. A. J.
West of Gov. Northen's staff, and seven
teen members of the city council They
came from Atlanta in a special train COM
posed of parlor cars and a gondola or
fiat car, on which was mounted field bat
terry, in charge of members of the Atlanta
Artillery. The purpose Of this cannon was
made known as soon as the train started, for
1t then belched forth q welcome which 1t
kept up every three minutes during the
ensuing ten-mile run to Atlanta.
ENTERING ATLANTA.
Amid the tumult caused by the concerted
blowing Of thousands of steam whistles, the
presidential train entered Atlanta exactly
on time, reaching the depot at $50 o'clock
The depot Is in the center of the city, and
the Western and Atlantic road is lined on
both sides almost its entire length inside the
city limits by manufacturing establishments
of all kinds. As soon as the presidential
train reached the city limits a signal was
given by the Exposition cotton mills. and
one after another of the hundreds of
mills along the line chimed
in, aud hundreds Of railroad eEgn
in the several railroad yards in the
city joined in the chorus. A special car
containing one of the heavy guns of the
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presidential train, the cannon firing as the
car rolled on, adding TO the tremendous din
by which the entire city was notified that
the presidential party had passed into the
city limits. Thousands of people lined the
tracks for several blocks around the union
depot, and it was almost impossible to pass
through the streets.
THOUSANDS AT THE DEPOT.
President Harrison stood on the platform
of the ear coach as the train rolled into the
depot, surrounded by an immense crowd of
spectators who had gathered to welcome the
President of the United States Mayor
Hemphlll stood on one side of the President,
and Alderman Frank Rice on the other.
while Postmaster General Wanamaker and
Secretary Rusk, with other gentlemen, stood
behind the distinguished guest who stood,
hat in hand, bowling an acknowledgment to
the welcome with which he was greeted
When the train stopped Gov. Northen,
with large delegation of Atlanta's best
known citizens advanced to receive the
party. Gov. Northen, on being presented
70 the President, said: 81 am glad to vel
come your excellency to the state of Georgia
gu will find among us a 10y al aud hospi-
table people, and in their name | welcome
you to the state. Replying the President
said 1t gave him great pleasure to visit the
Empire state of the south, the wonderful
evidences of The prosperity Of which we're
manifest In the stirring city of Atlanta.
DRIVE ABOUT THE CITY.
The full presidential party was then
taken in charge by the Atlanta reception
committee for drive around the city The
day was beautiful, and the drive was made
unusually pleasant by light April shower
In the morning, which laid the dust and
made the atmosphere delightfully."- refresh
ing. After the drive which consumed two
or three hours, the party dined in their
special train and went to the state capitol at
o'clock, where the President was given a
public reception. He stood in the rotunda
Of the capitol, and for an hour or two
streams Of callers poured in through the
southern doors, passed through the capitol.
shook hands with the President and passed
out. Assisting the President in receiving
were the distinguished visitors of the
party. This reception was in charge Of a
large citizens committee, appointed by the
mayor. The governor stood with the
President, and men, women and children,
black and white, thronged the building
during the time the reception lasted.
AT THE EXECUTIVE MANSION.
At the executive mansion at o'clock the
Presidential party saw the social side OF
Atlanta life. There Mrs Northen invited
about one hundred of Atlanta's leading So
c!etY ladies to assist her in a reception to the
ladies of the party. The drawing room,
of the mansion were beautifully decorated
with palms and flowers and the occasion wa.
in every way a brilliant one. Assisting the
governor in receiving were the local mem
bers Of the governors staff of lieutenant
colonies, a committee from the Confederate
Veterans Association, a committee from
the G. A R. post here and a number OF
well-known citizens The reception was a
delightful affair and the presidential part,
seemed to enjoy it thoroughly and to be
very much impressed with the cordiality
with which they we're received by the PEG
pie of Atlanta.
CAR WINDOWS SHATTERED.
An accident occurred at the time Of tn
Presidents arrival in this city that nigh
have resulted in injury to the President ant
Mrs. Harrison had it happened few min
utes sooner. 1t resulted from the military
salute fred in honor of the President. Tn
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