The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-04-29
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.
He Leaves Washington for the
Far West.
A Description Of the Special Pres
idential Train.

The President and Mrs. Harrison, with
the party who will accompany them on their
trip to the far West left Washington at mid
night on the special train especially prepared
for their use. Owing to the lateness of the
hour only few persons besides the railroad
employees were at the station to
witness the departure Of the train
Among those who wished the Presidential
party a pleasant and safe trip were: Private
Secretary Halford, Miss Wanamaker, Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Parker and Secretary Proc
tor. As the train drew out of the station
the President stood on the rear platform Of
the last car, and removing his hat, bowed
good-bye to those waiting to see him off.
The party consisted OF the following
named persons. The President and Mrs.
Harrison, Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. Dimmick, Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Harrison, Postmaster
General Wanamaker. Secretary Rusk.
Marshall D. NJ. Ransdell, Mr.. aud Mrs.
George Boyd, Mr.. E. F. Tibbott, the Presi-
dents stenographer; Major Satger OF the
army, and representatives OF the Press AS
sociation.
Mr.. Boyd will have general charge of the
train. Private Secretary Halford is detained
in Washington by the illness of his wife. Sec
retary Rusk will accompany the party only
as far as Galveston, Texas.
The Presidential train consists of five cars
which have been thoroughly overhauled and
elegantly furnished.
Each car exterior is painted in the Pullman
standard color with the lettering and orna-
mentation in gold. One car is inscribed "The
Presidential Train" Next to the locomotive
is the car Atazalan, library and smoker, with
large compartment for the storage of baggage.
Behind the Atazalau is the dining car, Cor
mado, which, besides dining g-room, contains
tonsorial department and bath. The next
is sleeper, the New Zealand, upholstered in
steel frieze plush, which is followed by the
drawing-room car Ideal. containing one
large apartment e1quisitely upholstered IN
white, and the woodwork painted white.
At the rear end Of the train is the observa-
tion car Vacuma, containing six small draw
ing-rooms, each upholstered in silk plush of
different colors, the woodwork of no two
painted alike, and an observation-room; the
large windows of the latter set with fine
French plate glass.
The ample platform back of this room is
inclosed by O richly wrought and highly
polished railing, from behind which plat
form addresses will be made at points where
the stop is too brief for leaving the train.
On the first day of his trip President Har-
rison proceeded as far as Knoxville, Tenn,
where in the evening,a reception in his hon
or was given by Colonel E. ]. Sanford. The
Presidents train arrived at Roanoke, Va, at
$50 o'clock in the morning, having made the
run from Washington on schedule time.
There were no special incidents on the route.
Fifteen minutes were spent at Lynchburg
for the purpose of shifting the train
from the Richmond and Danville Road
to the Norfolk and Western. A large
crowd was gathered at the station, but there
was no demonstration. Another brief stop
was made at Blue Ridge, where a crowd
gathered at the station. The reception at
Roanoke was enthusiastic. The President
shook hands with many hundred people, and
in response to repeated demands made q
short speech. Mrs. Harrison was presented
with handsome bouquet. Many people
obtained the Presidents autograph.
Radford, Tenn, acknowledged the honor Of
the Presidents visit in cordial way. Many
Of the inhabitants were assembled at the
station, and they cheered the President
heartily. All the villages along the route
wore a holiday appearance the peo-
PIE pIloS shesred ts ay. Justly when hen they oS h;
William and Henry of Randolph and Macon
Colleges gave vent to their college cries as
the train moved slowly past. All the pub
lie schoolhouseS and many private business
houses were decorated with flags Greeneville,
Tenn, the home of Andrew johnson, was
specially cordial in its welcome to the Presi-
dental party, one feature Of which was the
waving of flags and the footing Of horns. The
President here again addressed the people.
The next stopping place was Johnston City,
Tenn. There were about 5000 enthusiastic
persons gathered around gayly decorated
stand in the public square. The city was
decorated for the occasion, and displayed
| profusion of flags and bunting. The Presi-
dent addressed the assemblage and Then sped
on to Knoxville.
The second days journey of the President
and party extended from Knoxville, Tenn.
whence he left at 4 80 o'clock in the morning
70 Atlanta, Ga. The Presidential party ar
| rived at Chattanooga at $50 o'clock At
the depot representatives of the Chamber of
| Commerce and public officials met the Presi-
ient and escorted him and his party IN car
riages to the fooc Of Lookout Mountain,
where cars were taken for the summit.
| The track Of the Western and Atlanta Rail-
| road, over which the train proceeded from
| Clarksville to Atlanta. marked the line OF
the route taken by General Sherman
on his famous march to the sea.
| Reseca proved the most interesting to the
| President Of all places along the line Of the
road. At Kingston and CarterVllle tne
President made brief speeches. Marietta was
the only stop made before reaching Atlanta.
Greeted by the din caused by the blowing
Of thousands of steam whistles, the train
entered Atlanta. A special car, contain.
ing one of the heavy guns of the Atlanta
Artillery, ran in advance of the Presi
Dental train. the cannon firing as the
car rolled OIL. When the car stopped
Governor Northen. with large delegation
| of Atlanta's best-known citizens. received
the party, which aftera few words of greet
ing, was taken for drive around the city
After the drive, which consumed two OF
three hours, the party dined in theil
special train and went to thu
State Capitol at Z o'clock, where the
President held public reception; At th'
Executive Mansion at nine o'clock, th'
Presidential party saw the social side of At
lanta life. Here Mrs. Northen invited abou
one hundred of Atlanta's leading society
ladies to assist her in the reception to tut
ladies of the party.