The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-17
HOSPITALITY.
1t Is Layishly Bestowed Upon the
President and His Fellow
Travellers.
Hickory Canes Presented to the
Gentlemen and Flowers to
the Ladies.
Birmingham Enjoys u Holiday Filled Up
With Patriotic Noise and Greeting
Pleasing Incidents.

dent1aI party hau q uellghtiul 6lX-hOur trip
over the Georgia Pacific from Atlanta to
this city. The president showed great in
terest in the scenery and evidences of en-
terprse to be seen on every side. Afeature
of the run was tho prominent display of
flags at all stations, particularly at Talla-
poosa, known here as the "Yankee city un-
der southern sum-" because much New
England money is invested there. At that
point Mayor Head introduced the president
to the people and Mr.. Harrison made a
brief speech. The local postmaster then
presented hickory. canes to the president
and postmaster general and other persons
presented flowers to the ladies of the party.
There was great crowd at Anniston, Ala.
The local military and band of Sunday
school children with flags form ed line in
front of the station. Each member Of the
presidential party was given fine silk
badge suitably inscribed. while the ladies
were given bouquets.
The Presidents reception at Birmingham
was genuine ovation and the demonstra-
tion was the noisiest that has been exper-
fenced on the trip thus far. GOV. Jones
and staff in full uniform and committee
of citizens met the party at Henry Ellyn
and escorted it to the city, where the pres
ident was welcomed by the mayor and other
municipal officers. Drawn up in line at
the station were Grand Army posts, con-
federate veterans, local militia, public
school children, an immense crowd
of people. The city was elaborately
decorated with national colors and beautiful
white dogwood blossoms and business was
generally suspended. Addresses OF well
II I~x,( and
Lane. and when the president arose to re-
spond he was greeted with deafening
cheers. He thanked them deeply for the
pleasant demonstration, and spoke of the
marvellous development of this region.
which could not be comprehended until
fullness of my heart every fra
from the lips of these gentlemen who
have addressed me in your behalf.
l have not been saved from mistakes, prob
ably shall not be. am sure of but one
thing,-I can declare have singly at heart
the glory of the American nation and good
of all its people," Great and prolonged
cheers. The president thanked the state
militia for their presence and said II an eX-
igency should arise, which God forbid, he
knew they would respond as quickly and
readily as any other state.
Gov. Jones-"You will find all Alabama
at your back, sir.' Great cheering.
The president then went to open a car
riage and the procession, consisting of mill
tary and civic bodies, made the circuit of
the city Excursion trains had been COM
ing in all morning and the streets we're
packed with people, who cheered Justify as
the president passed. As the procession
passed the opera house the members of a
travelling opera company sang america"
and on one of the principal streets
school children were assembled en-
masse. Two little tots stepped forward and
handed the president beautifully illumi
mated address from the school children in
the city. The president was greatly sur
prised, and stopping the carriage he
alighted and kissed each of the little ones
who had made the presentation. The
crowd cheered and the children sang
America as the president drove on.
At the Caldwell hotel cars were taken
by the party to South Highlands,
where bird's-eye view of the city was
obtained. On their return a short recep-
tion was held at the hotel and three hun
dred ladies and gentlemen sat down with
the party to an informal lunch. President
Harrison then went to a reception given
him by the colored citizens at the Sixteenth
Street Baptist church and responded brief
" to an address of welcome. After this he
was driven to the train, which left for
Memphis shortly after eight o'clock, amid
the cheers of an immense crowd.