Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-23
The United States Official Report
come committee. TWAS greatly admired
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come committee. TWAS greatly admired
by the ladies of Cotton.
Col. II. G. Shaw, who commanded the
continentals, did the profession to which
he now belongs honor by the exceed
ingly able way in which he marshaled
and directed his youthful corps. The
colonel wields a pen or a sword with
equal facility and effect, and can play as
we'll as he used to fight.
Ex-Mayor Workman, Senator Del
Vale and Stephen M. White were
among the party which went to Indio to
welcome President Harrison, on invita-
ton from Governor Markham.
The thermometer naked 115 degrees
when the presidential train reached In
dio yesterday morning.
DR.. West Hughes presented baby Nc
Kee, in care of President Harrison, with
an orange measureing Tx inches and
weighing 21a pounds.
The first time on the trip, the presi-
Dental party left their car at Ontario
and rode to Pomona with the Los An
geles delegation.
The rooms which the presidential
party occupied are situated on the third
floor of the Hollenbeck hotel. Room
80, which is on the northeast corner of
the third floor, was used as a reception
room. II commands a fine view of
Spring and Second streets, has been
tastefully decorated, and looks very
pleasing. The next four rooms in rear
are the sitting room, bedroom and bath !;
Immediately following are Russell Har-
rison's rooms, small suite, followed by
the apartments of Postmaster-Genera
Wanamaker and Secretary Rusk, who
also had suites. The press rooms took
up the rear. The party occupied sixteen
rooms, all of which were most tastefully
decorated with flowers and ferns Gov
ernor Markham and Colonel Crocker
occupied rooms on the third floor, and
their comfort was not neglected.
Mounted Officers Leverich, Huston,
Sanchez and Woodward led the pro-
cession.
Major and Mrs. Bell and Misses Jen-
ME and George Bell drove in the pro-
cession.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Workman and chill
dren were in line in handsome dec
grated carriage.
The arch at the corner of Fifth and
Los Angeles streets was erected by Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Fletcher and Mr..
Russell.
So far on the tour of the presidential
party, Los Angeles has outdone her
sister cities in the warmth OF her well
come.
The citizens of Ell Monte yesterday
took L. M. Breed for Bresident Harri-
son. He raised his hat and bowed amid
the cheers of the people at the depot.
A ridiculous incident occurred Just
before the procession moved down
Spring from First street. A carriage
decorated with flowers came bowling
along, some raised shout of the 'the
PRESIDENT" and the cheers began, the
flags waved and the children began to
throw their flowers at the man inside
the coach. Then boot of disappoint-
ment was raised, for the passengers were
found to be General Eli HI. Murray and
Congressman Bowers of San Diego. The
carriage was got off the line by the
coachman, and the procession moved on.
The children picked up what flowers
they could.
President Harrison, Postmaster Gen
eral Wanamaker and several others of
the party were yesterday escorted
through the city hall. The Office of
CITY Clerk Teed had been decorated by
Young men of the Office, who were ably
assisted by Miss Nellie Cheesman, the
bright and accommodating stenographer
of the city hall. Miss Cheesman COW
cred the desks we'll with calla lilies.
The mantel was made solid band Of
roses, interlaced with Gala lilies. The
floral decoration showed exquisite
taste, and was highly admired. Both
~ cfv,,o tor aro1
remarked while in the city hall that the
reception rendered them in Los Angeles
eclipsed all other receptions by long
odds.
The demand for flowers yesterday was
unprecedented, and while it gave the
florists good chance to make money,
it also made them "rustle" to supply
the demand, which, considering their
opportunities, they did at very reason
able figures. 1t is estimated that sew
eral tons of flowers were thrown at the
presidents carriage on it's journey about
the city, and the horses OF the guards
became very restive under the continual
shower OF blossoms.
The best decorated carriage in the
procession was the one occupied by
Judge Mckinley, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A..
Kelly and Ben Ward. 1t was decorated
by the Union League.
The Seventh regiment band looked
immense in their best uniforms, and
played out OF sight, so to speak.
One of the presidential party was
heard to remark last evening, that the
most pleasing sight he had witnessed
since his arrival was the army of school
children which lined both sides OF
Spring street from Temple to Fourth.