New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-10
WELCOMED TO SARANAC.
THE PRESIDENT VISITS THE NORTH WOODS
VILLAGE

VILLAGE.
HE DRIVES OVER FROM LOON LAKE AND MAKES
BRIEF SPEECH TO THE PEOPLE
IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE.
Loon Lake. n Y, Sept. 9.-The President had
busy day to-day. He got up for O'CLOCK
breakfast and started few minutes after =
o'clock with w. H. Phillips for drive to Saranae'
which was reached by II o'clock, after most de-
ghtful ride in the bracing air Of beautiful morn.
ing. The President was driven to the Ampersand
Hotel, where he was met by committee OF tho
villagers of Saranac, and in the brake of F. Il
Fisher driven about the cnvirons Of the town
until IL o'clock, when the people assembled IN tho
village square The President was introduced by
Dr. Trudeau, the President Of the village, and
made the following brief address:
MY Fellow Citizens: like to think that have
here In America verythng that other country IN
the world has. and some things in excess. whert
In other lands shall be found healthier, and where
shall be found balmier. air than here In the Adrou-
dacks Where skies and scenery more calculated to
lift the dropping spirits of the inyalds to make ones
veins tingle with health and to lift ones heart to
God thank you most sincerely for this friendly
demonstration. will not attempt to discuss public
questions to say moro than that we cannot escape
responsibility as American citizens: and II is well
worth the while Of of to think what contribu
ton we can make to the peace and happiness Of our
neghborhood and to the glory OF thc'great nation OF
which citizens. lApplausc.) 1t Is not pos
sible for all Of to make sacrifice that we shall
be conspicuous; to play some great part upon some
great stage while the rest Of men look on but 1t is
possible for every to make substantial contri-
button TO the happiness the peace ard the orderiness
of the community in which he lives appause); and Out
OF this contribution OF these neghborly neghbor.
Nation is made. Just from these running springs
the river gathers It's fuller fow so from these little
daily contributions this great American society comes.
with It's homes its schools and churches and crownins
all. the free government OF free people. beg 10
return to all of you again my thanks and will follow
any programme your committee has arranged FOR per
sona presentation Great applause.)
At the conclusion OF his remarks the President
shook hands with all the people and then drove
back to the Ampersand for dinner, which was
served to the party in private dining ROOM
The start back was made at a few minutes
before O'Clock, Loon Lake being reached at
6 30 the President himself driving the fourth
hand the latter half of the trip.
The people Of Saranac did all honor to the
President the village being handsomely decorated,
and every inhabitant that could do so united in
the demonstration in the square. All along the
route the farm houses were trimmed with flags.
horses were changed, band welcomed the Presi-
dent, who descended from the brake and shook
hands with the people.
Saranac Lake. N. y Sept. 9.-President Har-
rison was up and abont Loon Lake at o'clock
this morning This is an hour earlier than usual
for the Chief Executive TO arise. but 1t Is
accounted for when it is known that the Pres-
dent was TO drive twenty-three miles over the
rough mountain roads to Saranac Lake village.
A committee composed of the most prominent
Democrats and Republicans Of Saranac Lake hao
several times called upon the President ana, III
response TO their urgent invitation, he promised
them 70 be here to-day. And a more glorious
day never dawnel in the Adirondacks. where
Qorious days are the rule. The party conssted
of the President, Lieutenant and Mrs. fafker'
Secretary Halford, Mrs. Mckee and Mrs. DIM
mick, and, driven by W. II. Phillips left Loon
Lake at a. m. The drive was along the shores
of Loon Lake for three miles, then past Mud Pond,
then for several miles the party had Round Lake
in view Before them went a messenger on horse
hack. who announced that the President was COM
ing. On hearing the message, the Citizens Com
mittee. consisting of NIessrs Mcintyre Wicker,
Roberts. Mccarthy, Streeter, Hickey, Pierce.
Woodruff and Mannix, proceeded in a four-horse
vehicle to the Ampersand Hotel, whittier the Pres
dent was to drive, and where ne was to meet
the committee and Frank l.. Fisher with his
handsome turnout
Hundreds of villagers greeted the Presldents
party upon their arrival at the Ampersand Get
ting into Mr. Fishers handsome brake there, the
Presidents party rrQve of, followed by the tally
no loaded with tie committee, amid waving OF
hats and hands, and prolonged cheering from the
guests on the hotel piazzas The party were hrst
driven 10 Mr. Fishers place on the shores or
Colby Lake Then, returning, they were driven
10 the Sanitarum.
The scenery along this road, over the mountain
and through the village, is magnificent. Mr. Har-
rison. az we'll as the ladies of the party expressed
themselves delighted with the grandest OF the
Adrondacks Arriving at the village again the
President was met by the Saranac Lake Band.
who played Hail to the Chief" and large
delegation of citizens. The procession moved
slowly along to the City Square, where the STAND
had been decorated for the President to speak
from. and where a concourse Of fully 5000 peo-
ple had gathered to hear tho Chief Magistrate
The hotels, dwellings and business blocks In tho
vicinity were fairly loaded down with bunting,
flags and flowers. The immense crowd, facing
all toward the centre of attraction the speaking
platform, gave cheer upon cheer as the
President, followed BY the committee, mounted
the platform