Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-16
GREETED CORDIALLY.
How the President and His Party are Re-
ceived Ia the South.

AHAI 1ENN.s hpii i"'
When the Presidential party reache'
here. at $50 o'clock this morning, full
5000 people were assembled at tn
station.
A salute OF thirteen guns was hred 4
the President descended from the step
Of the train in the Union Depot. Th'
heavy pillars OF the depot were drape'
with the National colors, and woven II
evergreens above the main exit 10 th'
street were the words "Welcome L
President Harrison"
Electric cars, completely covered viii
flags and bunting, awaited the party
half block from the Carter street en-
trance OF the depot, and from the depot
arch to the ears two lines OF policemen
were drawn mp. The Reception Com
mittee numbered fifty. and was com
posed OF leading citizens and represent
atiye colored men. The party was
joined by Mr.. and Mrs. Carter Harri-
son, the Presidents brother and sister
in-law, from Nashville
The train had been announced to ar
rive at : o'clock sharp, but on account
OF breakfaSting at Sherman Heights. a
suburb five miles from the city IL was
delayed 80 minutes. The streets Of the
city were crowded, surrounding towns
literally contributing TO the throng.
The electric cars, three in number,
rapidly conveyed the party to the in
cline at the foot OF historic Lookout
Mountain.
The stand from which the President
spoke and where he held general re-
ception was profuSely and tastefully
/ decorated. The floor OF the stand was
neatly carpeted, and the contributor re-
marked Us he watched ii being tackled
down: Il want President Harrison to
wear out Brussels as Blaine will wear
out italy,"
President Harrison was Introduced by
Hon. Clay Evans and was greeted with
deafening cheers The President spoke
quarter Of an hour. He was followed
by Secretaries Wanamaker and Proctor.
A reception upon the stand followed, a
mass Of people passing hurriedly for
ward 10 shake hands with Mr. IIarri-
son.
The party then returned to the sta
pulled out shower OF flowers thrown
from the crowd fell over the head and
shoulders Of the President. At ll:20
the train left for Atlanta amid loud
huzzaS.
ATLANTA, GA, April Is The trip
from Chattanooga TO Atlanta was made
over the Western and Atlanta road,
which was lined with historical points.
These included the battle fields Of
Chickamagua. Tunnel Hill, Resaca, Dug
Gap, kenneSaw and Peach Tree creek.
Short stops were made at each Of these
places aud the President shook hands
with large number OF people.
II was at ReSaca that Gen Harrison
led the charge against the Confederate
battery in which be lost nearly half his
regiment. Marshal Ramsdell who ac-
companies the President on this trip.
lost his arm In that engagement. He
was non-commlsSioned officer IN the
Presidents regiment.
Among other places visited were
Ringgold, Dalton aud CarterSylle. At
the latter place the President made
brief speech.
Shortly after leaving Chattanooga,
the President was informed Of the death
Of Mrs. Halford, the wife OF his private
secretary. He was shocked at the news
and Immediately sent telegram OF con-
dolence tO'Mr llalford.
The Presidential train entered Allan
Ia exactly on time, reaching the depot
at half past three o'clock As soon rs
the Presidential train reached the city
limits, the signal was given by the EX-
position cotton mills and one after an-
other Of the hundreds Of mills along the
line chimed in and hundreds OF railroad
engines in the several railroad yards in
the city joined the chorus.
President Harrison stood on the plat
form Of the rear coach As the train
rolled into the depot bowlng In ac-
to the welcome with
which he was greeted. When the train
stopped, Governor Northern with a
large delegation OF citizens advanced to
receive the party. The Governor on
being presented to the President said:
81 am glad to welcome your Excel
lency 10 the State Of Georgia. You will
find among MS a loyal and hoSpitable
people, and in their name | welcome
yau TO the State
Replying, the President said 1t gave
him great pleasure to visit the Empire
State Of the South. The Presidential
party were then driven around the city.
The party dined in their special train,
and went TO the State Capitol at
o'clock. where the President was given
a public reception. The occasion was
in every way brilliant ono. Assisting
the Governor In receiving were the
local members OF the Governors staff, |
a committee from the Confederate Vet !
erans Association, committee from the |
Grand Army OF the Republic Post here,
and a number of well-knOwn citizens. !
The reception was delightful affair.
An accident occurred at the time Of !
the Presidents arrival IN this city that
might have resulted in injury to the |
President and Mrs. Harrison had !
il happened a few minutes sooner IL
resulted in the military salute fired
in honor Of the President. The IannoD
used for this service Wa mounted on
fiat ear at y siding near the track over
wh,oh the Presidential car ran. In
order 10 give emphasis to their work,
the soldiers having charge OF the can.
non discharged it iu4t e. the rresl-
dents train vas passing on an
track The conclusion
was tremendous and shattered
three thick plate glass window
panes In the dining car Immediately
next the seats assigned to the special
use Of the President and Mrs Harrison.
Luckily these seats were anoccupIed al
the time. Tbs Presidential party were
a, the Other ond Of the train at the time
and knew nothing Of the accident until
Informed Of it afterwards.
Lucky Battiog.
W.sHlyoroA, April l5.-Lucky bat
ting IN the fifth aud sixth lnulngs won
the game for AoSton to-day. Score:
BOSTON 4, Washington ?; hits, and >;
errors, / ard 3; pitchers, Daley and
Keefe umpire, Jones.
Knocked ChamberlsIa Oat.
BALTIMORE, April -. - The home