The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-12
HARRISON AT LEADv1LLB.
The Members OF the Party Presented
With Valuabls Souvenirs.

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LEADvILLE, COL, May 1.-THE presi-
Dental party arrived here at 7:3O o'clocl,
this morning, aud was given most enthu-
sisstic reception. A large and enthusiastic
crowd OF people met the train at the depot.
The party was conducted Immediately upon
its arrival to carriages and driven to the
hotel. The streets aud buildings were hand
sonely decorated. AT the hotel Judge L.
NJ. Goddart delivered the welcoming
address and presented 70 the President
brick weighing eighty ounces, or nearly
seven pounds, made of Leadville silver. 90
fine. it is cn exact simile OF a silver brick
as it comes from the refineries The face of
the brick bears the following: "To Benia-
min Harrison, President OF the United
States, from the smelters Of Leadville, NAV
IL. 1891" On the reverse side was the in
scription: "159, ,6SS, ,07S in twelve years
A VISIT TO THE MINES.
The President, Postmaster General Wan
amaksr and Secretary Rusk made short
speeches, which were received with cheers,
after which the party re-entered their car
riages and were driven TO the mines, where
they had q cordial reception, and thence
back to the train, which rolled out of the
depot at Q O'Clock amid the hearty
cheers kof the populace. The demoustra-
ton by over 1900 school children
was one of the most attractive
features Of the day. The ladies Of the party
received many beautiful souvenirs, includ-
ing silver spoons, bullion bars, mineralized
etchings aud specimens Of flowers. II was
learned here to-day that some of the party
at the Portland hotel, Portland, Ore, last
Tuesday night. IL was undoubtedly the
work OF sneak thieves.
THE STOP AT PUEBLO.
PUEBLO, COL, May l1.--When the presi-
Dental party arrived at Salida the Presi-
dent received from the citizens of the viii
lage a large box of fac specimens of gold.
silver, iron, copper, lead, zinc and coal
mined in San Luis valley. The school chil>
dren presented Mrs. Harrison with an album
Of pressed wild flowers
The Presidents special train made
short stop at l:S0 O'Clock
river in Royal Gorge canon, to allow the
travellers to view the grand beauty Of the
surroundings. A photograph of the scene
was taken. with the presidential party in
the foreground.
AT CANON CITY.
1t was l 80 o'clock when the train reached
Canon City, aud nearly all the residents.
including the q. A. n. men and school
children, were assembled at the station
They cheered the President and peted him
with lilacs and other flowers. He addressed
the crowd In q brief speech. Speeches were
made by Postmaster General Wanamaker
and Secretary Rusk. One enthusiastic In.
dividual proposed three cheers "for the first
President who has thought enough OF us to
come aud see us.n They we're given with a
will, and the President answered them
briefly. The Postmaster General and the
Secretary of Agriculture also responded tc
the demands of the crowd.
NEW MEMBERS OF THE PARTY.
Robert P. Porter, superintendent of the
census, and John f. Plummer of New York
were members of the party, while on their
way TO Oregon, and were passengers on the
presidential train from Florence Co Pueblo.
which latter city was reached at 40
o'clock. The reception accorded the states
guests by that city was most enthusiastic.
An address of welcome was made by Mayor
Hamilton, after which they were escorted
through the city by procession composed
OF grand army men and the local societies.
The President was provided with decorated
carriage drawn by four white horses
He reviewed the school children and after
ward made a short visit to the mineral
palace. Returning to the station the Presi-
dent was escorted TO the stand near the
track, and ON being introduced TO the reople
by the mayor made an address.
WELCOMED AT COLORADO SPRINGS.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, May 1.-THE
President and his party reached Colorado
Springs at q O'Clock tonight and were re-
ceived with hearty welcome.