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at "present" A moment later Russell Harri-
son, Secretary Rusk, General Cutting ana ihe
POstmaster-Genera reached tile rOstrun, they
in turn being followed at bilef intervals by Adj
mira Il nham. his aid, Lieutenant lie Favor. and
Chief Engineer Moore oil Inc navy, Governor
Markham and staff General Dimond and statf,
the members of the Reception Committee, tie
Supervisors and city and county officers, all OF
whom took the places reserved for Them behind
After what seemed an intermnable delay.
though IL was but short 10 minutes, Captain
past the Presidents stand. For the first few
minutes 1t was truly motley crowd that the
head of the nation gazed down upon
MOTLEY CROWD INDEED.
1t consisted of some hundreds OF struggling,
unruly boys and timid men who, having no ex
ample TO pattern themselves by, hesitated
most trolled by the President and out in the open
air again by the Grove-street entrance. For a
good hour and halt these were followed By the
bone dud sinew Of ne city, 600 OF whom dotted
their hats waved their handkerehiefs TO the
nations Chief Magistrate before the reception
closed.
CEREMONY. Once or twice an attempt was made
TO shake hands with his Excellency, aud an old
gray-headed veteran pleaded earnestly for the
privilege, but was forced to go away disappointed
by the Presidents firm but courteous refusal to
pave the way for physical disaster. Several
bouquets were pToffeTed and accepted, however,
and one little baby gIrl, at her mothers bidding,
kissed hrT hand 10 the grandson of TlppecaDoe,
who. in return, made like salute.
played alternately, and the great hall was filled
with the lively strains of. waltz and operate
selections until the President had acknowledged
the last saluIatiou. 1hen mid buge calls and
beating of drums tine soldiers prepared for re-
view. and with commendabe celerity were ready
for The march.
a FINE MILITARY SPECTACLE.
What followed was the finest military spec
taele presented for many a day by the city
troops OF the Second Brigade, n. e. e. and tired
though lie President must have been from his
compliance with duty aud social usage, he gave
evidence OF his interest in the review by the
warmth of his salutatioHs and The eloseness with
which lie followed Ihe several marching organ-
Zaions.
The praise which fell from the lips of the army
and navy officers was proof OF the success of the
review, II any such was wanted. The men were
remarkably steady, The marching was good, dis
tances almost equally SO, the salules promptly
and accurately given, aud 10 fact nothing was
left for he most rigorous martinez TO eayil at.
After the review lie battalions were dismissed,
and The Presidents purity was escorted to the
carriages IN waiting aud driven TO Ihe Palace
H0iPI
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whole front is covered with bunting. The bow
windows are draped with long red, white and
blue streamers, crossed and twisted artlsticalIy
ana fastened at intervals with white shield on
which is painted the word welcome. Above the
windows OF the street floor are arches OF bunting
while In the center window is picture OF the
President, with portrait of Secretary Rnsk on
one side, and Of Postmaster-General Wana-
maker on tie other. The building was illumiu-
ated with 1000 Japanese lanterns.
MARKET STREET. !,
The first notable decorations after leaving tue
ferry were those OF Goodail & Perkins whose
building was ornamenTed with columns of ever
greens and flags. The windows were ablaZo
with wax tapers. Across the street. the word
welcome" Stood out in red letters marking the
rooms OF the Fremont Republican crowd which
also displayed large picture OF "Our Pest
dent"
Tie buildings Of A. Schllllng & Co., Holbrook,
Merrill & StetsOn, and the Arizona Block, dis
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THE BAY ABLAZE.
Magnificent Display Made by the
Crowds Of Ships.
All Nations Join in the Joyous Welcome
Fine Display Made by the Scottish
Moors and R D. Rice.

Never before In the history OF San Francisco
did her magnificent harbor present such fairy
scene of brilliant and varl cOlOred lights as it
did last night, and those who witnessed the
splendid display were loud In their praise OF 1t.
The harbOr fairly blaZed with cOored lamps,
rockets and bright-hued fires without number
that lit up the different craft at anchor in the
bay.
Early In the evening the cruiser Charleston
came down from Mare Island and anchored in
the line of vessels that reached from the ferry
landing nearly out to Goat Island. During the
day thousands OF cOlored lanterns and rockets
had been distributed on board the various craft
and the former were strung alOft all over the
ships IN the LarbOr and at the wharves. By 7
o'clock every lamp and lantern was lit, while
dozens OF tugs, fairly ablaZe with lights, steamed
across to Oakland, each crowded with passen-
gers, where they formed a fiery train to the
steamer which carried the head OF the nation
across tie bay. Vast crowds thr0nged the
wharves. and every ship and steamer was alive
with inYied guests.
HIGH IN AIR.
When the President and party left the Mole at
Oakland big rocket shot high in the air, and.
was the signal for deaiening claugor OF bells,
whistles aud human voices mingled with The
crashing OF bombs and tile sharp report OF the
guns from the cruiser. The TWO big search
lights on board the Charleston were swung all
over the habor and cut piercing shaft OF light
high in the air. Tie spectacle as seen from the
harbor was Que long TO De remembered.
The British ship Scottish MoOrs presented /.
beautiful sight, fairly blazing with fairy lamps
strung along every yard, while on each lower
yard arm powerful electric light added still
greater brilliancy to The splendid display The
Two big yachts anchored close 10 her were
SmOtheled with vaIi-cOored lanterns.
In addition to her big search lights, the
Charleston had over 800 Japanese lanterni
strung alOft
Two large pilP.drIyers lying at Washington
street were Transformed into towers OF light
while from the top of the drivers eolOred fires
were burned.
The big steamer Monowal, at the Oceanic
Dock, was a blaze OF light, over hundred are
aud incandescent lights being hung from yards
aud rigging.
BOUQUET OF FIRE.
AT Howard No the tlne ship r. D. Rice
looked like a hug bouquet OF fire. Over zoe
eolOred lanterns hung from her yards ane
swayed iu festO0ns from mast TO mast Rockets
and blue lights we're fired from every wharf, aud
added 10 the brilllancy OF the scene.
AS the steamer bearing the Presidential part5
neared the city the din increased the shower Of
rockets grew thicker the SKY was aOaze vita
Roman candies and blue lights, the bells ane
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guests were alightlng from their carriages, the
mounted police and the three patrol wagons
moved up and down the street, keeping the
crowd to the sidewalks. IT was hard work, and
many were Crushed as they moved back TO be
OUT OF the way OF the horses hoofs and the wheels
OF the wagons.
A TERRIBLE CRUSH.
AS soon as the last OF the military had entered
me faVllion tile waiting people made rush for
tne entrance, ana there was terrible crush.
women screamed, and a number tainted. Some
OF the latter were dragged inside by the police
ana revived. aud others were taken of In the pr
trol wagons. The police on duty in the vestl-
bule we're overwhelmed and some of them Jared
badly as to their uniforms.
The police had stretched q rope down the
VesllDuie. so as 10 limit the number that could
pass In abreast. The rope was torn away by the
crowd, and many people had their feet tangled
up In II, causing great confusion. Upward q
thlrty people, lt is said by the police, tainted
during the terrible crush.
General Dickinson sent out squad OF his boys
10 ala the police In keeping the line In order,
ana aiter that things went on In q comparatively
orderly manner. Outside on the street Captain
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IN THE PAVILION.
Eighteen Thousand People Sa-
lutte the President.
The Building Aglow With Light and Color
for the Public Reception-A Review of
the Second Brigade

The Pavilion Committee delivered the building
into the cnarge of the Third Infantry last even
ing, and at o'clock Company II OF that regl-
meni, Captain Samuel j. RHddei, commanding,
took possession CT the Inferior. having been de-
tailed 10 mount guard within its doors. AT
the same hour twenty poice officers, under the
command Of Captain Douglas, were stationed in
and about the Lar kin-streeI entrance.
About 400 complimentary cards had been is
sued by the committee TO Its friends and other
eitiZeuS. The card admitted the bearer to the
Grovesire entrance between and 8 O'clock
and soon after The first mentioned hour the ma
jorIty OF the recrentS OF these pieces of paste.
board presented their passports 10 the sentries
Mt the door. were admitted aud assigned BY them
TO seats on The north side of the Pavilion.
The platform OF honor for the President and
his party had been erected near the west end OF
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Mrs Russell B. Harrison. W. Won Schmidt
Grand Army of the Republic-George E.
Gard and T. Ii. Goodman
GREETED BY THE LADIES.
On board the Piedmont waiting to welcome
Mrs. Harrison were the following ladies',
who had been named for that purpose:
Mrs. Leland Stanford, Mrs. George r. Sand
erson, MIS- Peter Donahue, Mrs. w. W.
Morrow, Mrs. James Denman, Mrs. Joseph
McKenna, Mrs. NJ. Ehrman, Mrs. E. Martin
and Mrs. John d. Spreckels.
In the bow of the boat on the upper deck
the Veteran Guard, fifty strong and under
command af Captain George +. Knowlton
Jr, were drawn up in two lines on either
side of the sangway as guard of honor.
Judge-AdYocate of the Second Brigade, n.
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W. Morrow. Among the occupants of the other
carriages were: Russell Harrison E. S. Pllls- .,
bury, Major j. P. Sanger, Secretary L. i: I'D
bit, Marshal RamSdell, Colin Boyd, l. U.
Stump, NJ: NJ: Eslee, Carter Harrison. Messrs;;
Burr and De Long, Admiral Benham and stan
officers, Brigadier- General Ruger and stan
officers, Governor Markham, Generals W. IL
Dimond and c. G. Allen, the Governors and
General Dimond's staff officers, members ot the
Reception Committee, city and county officials,
Eastern press correspondents and many ladies'
BRINGING UP THE REAR.
Following the carriages marched the First In
fantry Regiment, commanded by Colonel Will.
lam J.. Sullivan. Light Battery A OF tile Second
Artillery Regiment brought up the rear The
battalions of the Second Brigade marched Ia
platoon front OF thrIy.twO files, extending from
sidewalk TO sidewalk. Seven wagons containing
mortars, red-fire aud rockets preceded The pa,
rade and materially assisted In heightening the
presented most attractive picture.
The bright uniforms and equipments sparkied
under the illumluatlons The march was neess.
sarily slow and many halts had 10 De made
owing to the blocked condition OF the street. Ths
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swept in from the ocean he drew his hat
closer down about his ears, turned up the
collar of his heavy coat and sought refuge
behind the pilot-hOuse, where lie was soon
surrounded by a merry crowd. Not for
moment, however, did he unbend further
than to acknowledge an occasional introduc-
tion by slight inclination of the body and
short, earnest grasp Of the hand. With it
all the features maintained their accustomed
gravity Of expression.
The boat moved slowly at first, to await
darkness, in order that the fireworks and
illuminations along the water front might
be rendered more brilliant, so that by the
time the party was abreast of Goat Island
no CLEAN of daylight remained.
THE SIGNAL ROCKETS.
At that instant two rockets sprang from
the hurricane deck of the steamer and went
Kissing away into space. 1t was the signal
waited for by those having the fireworks
display in charge and was Immediately
responded to from every quarter. A score
or more Of noisy tugs turned loose their
whistles, the guns from the Charleston
Numbered salute of twenty-one guns.
and the cruiser turned her brilliant search
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for the band of the Second Artillery, place for
the musicians Of the First Infantry having been
reserved near the Larkin- street entrance.
Al 9:20 O'Clock the immense building was
aglow with light and color, and for The first time
the beautiful decorations could be observed and
admired, Flags suspended from the ceiling in a
line from east 10 west reached almost to the
floor. The galleries, which were open TO the
general public after the Presidents arrival.
were festooned with garlands of evergreen aud
pine.
PEEP INTO FARMLAND.
Lines OF Japanese umbrellas. Chinese lanterns
and Oriental fans of all sizes and colots, ar
ranged in lines, vertically, diagonaly and trans
versely, 10 circles and squares, covered every
available foot OF space on the roof and walls.
Tie pillars aud sides OF the galleries were
draped with reds white aud blue bunting, and the
seemingly countess electric lights dotted here
and there, .twinkling In and out among the gay
cOlors Of the decorations made the Pavilion look
from the Presidents stand Ike a yeritaDle fairy-
land
feature OF the decorations attracting gen.
eral attention was large oil painting placed
near The southwest corner entitled "Tippecanoe
and Benjamin." representing Two illustri0us
members OF the house OF Harrison OF the past
and present, with group OF prominent states
men in the background
The frame Of the picture was entwned with
natural flowers and appropriately garlanded
with branches OF evergreen, symbolical OF the
place the pictured statesmen occupy In the
hearts and memories OF the people.
AT $3.50 O'Clock the booming OF bombs an-
nOunced the approach or San Francsco's dfslin.
euished visitor. Fireworks, roman candles,
sky-rockets aud wheels illumined the horizon In
the neighb0rhood of tile PayilIon and The ap-
pearance of the advance of the military escort
sent a thrill OF excitement and expectation
through the waiting crowds within ana without.
ARRIVAL AT THE PAVILION.
Next the sound OF martial music at the main
entrance announced the arrival of the head of
athe column, and simultaneously with the raising
of the lights, The Signal Corps OF the Second
Brigade, n. e. g., entered, closely followed by
The other military organizations. These mrne-
datey formed double line from the entrance
TO the r0Strum, leaving an avenue through which
the distinguished guest, his party aud escort
walked 10 The seals reserved for Them
Ten minutes after ihe entry OF the military the
Presidents arrival was announced By flourish
OF trumpets, and lie walked leisuTely 10 the dals,
hat 10 hand, escorted by Mayor Sanderson and
General Ruger, the soldiers meanwhile being
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THE LADIES SEEK REST.

Received at the Hotel by a Local Recep-
tion Committee.
When the Presidential party left the ferry 1t
went, ladies' and alb TO the Pavilion. then with.
out descending from their carriages the ladies'
were driven back to the Palace, where they were
received by committee of ladies in Parior a.
The Reception Committee was headed by Mrs.
Senator Stanford and Mrs. Henry l.. Dodge.
Alter few minutes of social intercourse the
ladies dispersed, and the tired travellers. were
shown to their respective rooms, where they slaid
duIlnE The rest Of the evening.
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FLORAL DECORATIONS.
How the Presidents Apartments
Appeared.
Flowers and Greenery on Every side-Artistit
Conceits in the Postmaster
Generals Rooms.

Commencing at the courtyard OF the Palace
Hotel. the decorations consisted of palms and
banana trees scattered around the driveway
and drapery Of American colors from the bal
cony above, whose pillars aud arches were gar
landed with wild ferns and ropes OF eyergreens.
Tie reception-room and botr wings on the irst
floor were simply adorned with an abundance OF
foliage and flowers, all attempt at artistic ar.
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right OF which was r second bureau, also nand-
somely decorated. This surmounted by some
large palm leaves falling diagOnalIy across the
nil rot, from which WAS drapeIy OF Bon Silene
roses that mingled on the table with clusters Of
Marechal Mel and bridal wreath.
Mr. Wanamaker'S bedroom was relieved
with hero palms, foliage and few OdoTess BIOS
sons while the hall following the scheme of the
sitting-room WAS treated TO adornment Of
Lady Bauksia blossoms and the other larger
roses, which PLAYED hide aud seek IN mall
pouches, and fell IN graceful curves around The
entrance 10 each auaItment
The flowers for the decoration came from every
post St0ffice iu the State, aud in such abundance
that last evening forty boxes OF the surplus bios
sons were turned over by Miss Ba'es to the Gen
eral Committee Tor use IN other parts of the hotel
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Ltne Of Merch.

mencement to end. The sky-rockets sent up
from wagons, roofs aud windows caused a
continuous roar. and formed a SNOWY iliumlna-
tiOn in themselves.
SHOUTING AND CHEERING.
Thousands OF patriotic citizens shouted until
their thfOats must have been sore, while the
other sex not TO be outdUna IN enthusiasm, waved
handkerchlcfs aud flags from housetopS, via
dows and sidewalks In every dir ctiOn.
Occasionally the latter also Joined In the
shouts of we come to the President. So many
iDvasiOns were made from the sidewalks into
the streets, and so nanv halts had TO be made
in consequence, That the march from the ferry
to the Pavilion occupied one hour. Although an
eager II was gOod-natUred crowd Women and
children frequently placed themselves In danger.
Gus proximity 10 wheels and horses boOfS, b,
tney were promptly rescued by the men. TIE
pageant attracted perhaps more spectators
along the streets thau during any previous NIGH
procession III San Il anclsco.
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Mrs Dimmick, MI and Mrs. BOYD, Mar
shall Ransdell of the District of Columbia,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tibbett, stenogrsphers, AL
Richard V. Oulahan of the United Press,
and Oscar p. Austin of the Press News AS
s0ciation.
In addition to the members of the Presi-
dents party were Governor Markham, Pri-
vate Secretary Higgins, l. C. Stump, ex-
Governor George c. Perkins and Adjutant-
General Allen.
The committee chosen to meet him at
LaihrOp and escort him to the city were also
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rail and critically We've the scene spread
ont before him. Not even the suspicion of
smile fitted across his paIlid face but there
was a shrewd twinkle in his eye. as he
looked al the evidences Of prosperity before
him. Not word did he utter at first, but as
the boat steamed clear of the slip and
turned her head to the cool night wind that
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the apron. and each grasped his hand as he
stepped aboard. In response to a sharp. in
cisiye order of the Captain in command, fifty
swords flashed IN salute, the crowd assem-
bled in the depot wajtiug-tooms sent up a
mighty cheer, the band struck up Hail to
the Chief" and the hoarSe notes of the
boats whistle joined in the clamor Of well
come.
FIRST SIGHT OF SAN FRANCISCO.
AS soon as all were on board the boat
swung slowly out into the bay. and Presi-
dent Harrison caught his first glimpse of
San Francisco. 1t was still light enough TO
distinguish the streets and the outlines of
the houses and the last glow of sunset mad
not yet entirely faded away into the night
from beyond the Golden Gate. Goat Island
doomed black against the western sky, and
beyond. among the ships riding at anchor.
could be distinguished the outlines Of the
great white cruiser Charleston as She swung
with the tide and tug5ed retlessly at her
stiffened cable.
The President, with his hands clasped be-
hind him. stood against the forward guard
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music OF the several bands could scarcely be
heard amidst the roar OF rockers. the shouts OF
the multi ude and the footing Of wills les and tlIa
blowing OF horns All along the line OF march
from the ferry 10 the Pavilion The sidewalks
were densely packed, and the crowds surRug
among The carrages and paiaders In the street
became dense hat at times further progress
was made with great difficulty.
The decorations and illumIuatOns we're viewed
TO advantage by those in the pageant. II WIS
trlumpha march IN Il blaze OF glory from COM
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at all times smile, glanced at those in
waiting, and leaning on the arm of Colonel
Crocker she followed her husband up the
steps in the direction Of the Piedmont,
which lay in waiting to receive them.
In their wake came POstmaster-Ge General
Wanamaker, clean shaVen, plausible aud
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AWAITING HIS COMING.

One of the Largest Crowds Ever Gath
cred in the City.
Shortly after 6 O'Clock in the evening people
began to gather in the nelghborhood of the Pa
yon, and by o'clock the streets in the vIcIn.
ity were crowded. From the entrance on Larkin
street 10 Market and on that thorougbfare, peo
pie were packed eight aud ten deep. There
were people Of all ages and conditions of life. 1t
was a gOod-natured crowd, and although there
was considerable jostllng and many had their
corns trodden on very little ill-tenper was dis
played. Captain Douglass. with a large force Of
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neat as to his attire,
and walking with
quick. nervous tread
b e sid G Secretary
Rusk, whose snow
white beard streamed
down over the breast
of his dark overcoat.
At the lapel of his
coat the Secretary
wore a huge bouquet
of wild flowers, and
in his hand he bore
a heavy gold-headed
cane.
The others of the
party were Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell i. Har-
riSOn Mrs Mckee
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G. c., repTesenting
Brigadier Gen al
John II. Dickinson,
whose du,ies pre-
vented his presence
on the boat. Imme-
diately below on the
main deck was sta
toned the Fifth Ar
tillel-y Band, which
had been detailed to
furnish the music for
the occasion.
AS the President
approached the gang
way Senator Stanford
and a. \. Towue
a
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and stood painting
weariedly, as if IA
tigued with its con-
timed exertiOns.
Upon the exterior Of
the handsome coaches
the dust of the plains
still clung in gray
fakes, reminders of
the long journey from
the far-away national
capital to the most
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DECORATIONS IN PROPULSION.

17I-OOftk1 1fO-N5 IN I IEVI OI'rV-''
Two immense flags depended from the ceiling,
and were fastened TO The arch, surmouDttng The
stand ill the front of which was a brass shield.
with visor and Two swords crossed The
bunting was gathered at the sides OF the arch,
with brass halberds and on The floor below, as
well as on tue steps. were growing stands OF
holly, laureI, evergreens and palms
Immediately In the rear of The Presidents
stand, $50 seats had been placed for the com
mittees, city and county officials military
and naval officers and the members of Governor
Markham's staff. Above these seats, flags ex-
tending across the Pavilion were strung from
the north TO tho south gallery.
To the right was the stand OF the Third In-
iantry Band. On the north side was platform
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on the train. They
we're; Z. s. Pills
bury, J. B. Crockett,
NJ. NJ. Estee, Major
R. p. Hammond Sr.,
Irving NJ. Scott, Rev.
S. Y. Leech, Chief
Engineer JOHN w.
Moore, U. S. N
representing Recep-
tiOn Committee. Pho
neerS N a t an e !
Holland, w. B. Far
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the Pavilion. But their trip down Market street,
though it had been made at good speed. was not
too quick for the crowds 20 receive their inspira-
tion. and before the four carriages arrived at the
entrance the vast court was filled with an ex-
pectant crowd.
President Harrison was In the front cab and
as he drove In 1t was stopped by the crowds
while lie stood up to receive the American
ovation OF three cheers, gwen with vim aud
v0lum'. He was then allowed TO seat himself,
and as soon possible lie slipped out. and, after
a few hand-shakes, retired Immediately TO his
room.
Governor Markham after leaving his carriage
wen; into The office, and for fifteen minutes was
surrounded by hundreds waiting chance to
grasp his hand.
Admiral Benham aud General Greely were
also centers to their respective knots of admirers.