Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-07
Mayor Harrison Calamity Kisses the
Lady'S Hand.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
Accorded the Spanish Princess in
the Worlds Fair City-A Pri-
vate Interview Accorded the
Duke of Veragua-A Military
Escort From the Depot to the
Hotel.
Assoesqtsa Press Worlds Fair SOCIAL.

CHICAGO, June o.-Euldiid, eue
modest little Princess Of Spain's Royal
House, is in Chicago. See came to-day
and thousands OF people from every
State In the Union and almost every
country on the face Of the earth were
at the train eager to see and welcome
her.
A modeet, dark haired little woman
OF flesh and blood; human being like
themselves was what the crowd saw.
The Infanta, as the Princess is common
ly called, came into the city on special
train over the Pennsylvania railroad
and disem barked at the Union Depot In
Canal street.
A little group, headed by Mayor Har-
rison. stepped to the rear platform OF
the last car. A pretty woman, modest
Iy dressed, stepped out on the platform
and smiled.
Tken came cheers.
The crowd beyond the ratings caught
the hurrah. and like a lighted train OF
gunpowder it shot up into the street,
and the tugboats In the river caught
the infection, and added their high
pressure voices to the welcome.
Every man In the dbpot removed his
hat, and there was little furry In the
party around the steps. The Mayor
stepped forward, and the Princess ex-
tended her hand, and Mr.. Harrison,
like true Kentucky gentleman kissed
1t.
In rapid succession the others were
introduced, the Spaniards bending low
and kissing the royal hand, and the
Americans greeting her as Americans
usually greet woman.
The Prince Antonio, husband OF the
Princess, the Duke OF Tamanes, and
the rest of her suite followed the In
fanta from the train and the 1nfanta
adopted the American manner OF shak-
Ing hands. The Mayor offered her his
arm, and passing through the lines OF
Aldermen and city officials, conducted
her up the carpeted stairs TO the car
riage in waiting, cheers marking every
step.
Bertha Palmers handsome carriage
was in waiting. AS the Princess em-
erged from the depot, ringing notes OF a
bugle were heard followed by the
clanks OF swords and troops B and X OF
the famous 18th cavalry, commanded by
Mai. Baldwin, stood at attention"
The long line of yellow plumed horse
men extended for block. Again the
bugle sounded and the flashing swords
came to present. These movements
caught the lady's eye, and she glanced
up and down the line tefore entering
the carriage.
1t took but a moment for Mr.. Harri-
son to hand the lady TO her carriage and
seat the Prince and Duke of Tamaes.
The military escort was followed by the
other carriages containing the Infanta's
suite, the Reception Committee and city
officials. Eulaia started for the Palmer
House, which for the time being is at
her disposal.
The Dude of Veragua and party with
Commander Dickens were caught by an
Intervening crowd and after the royal
party had gone took carriages for the
Auditorium, for the Infanta was to
grant the Duke a private audience later
in the day.
There was a remarkable scene at the
Palmer House whom the two troops OF
yellow plumed regulars appeared oppo-
site the ladies' entrance escorting the
princess's carriage In which she road
with her husband Prince Antonio while
Mayor Harrison occupied the front
seat.
AS far as the eye could reach east and
west there was a mighty large crowd
The portico of the hotel was decorated
with the Spanish and American colors
and thick red Brussels carpet extended
to the edge OF the sidewalk.
As the princess aIighted and once
more placed her arm in that OF the
mayor, the crowd looked Its admiration
and few faint cheers broke forth.
On Thursday the Infanta will be OFF,
cially presented by President Palmer
with copy of the national salutation,
columbia Saluting the Nations The
COPY prepared for the occasion is made
of satin, In the royal colors OF Spain, ar
ranged with reference to their predomi-
nance In the royal standard. Accom-
panying the beautiful souvenir Is the
following note by the author:
CHICAGO, June 7th, 1923.
''To the Princess, Euldltd, Ilfdntd Of Spain,
United States OF America:
ACCEPT, Madame, from the authorities,
the souvenir which will be presented to
you officially IS an expression OF the afec-
iionate esteem in which you are held by
the American people
JAMES ID. LYNCH"
The committee on ceremonies at the
Worlds Fair to-day are planning pro-
pramme for the reception of the Infan-
n next Thursday. The result was the
committee decided to adhere to the pro-
gramms already proposed with few
exceptions.
II was beautiful day, and despite
the fact that the Infanta arrived In the
city there was large crowd At the
Worlds Fair. The visitors began TO
come in large numbers early In the day,
and this evening the paid admissions
were estimated by the bureau OF admis-
mission to be near 10000.
A model Of the United States Treas
ury building is to be built In the rotun-
da of the Administration building. The
material used is TO be silver Columbian
half dollars. Over 100, 900 Of the coins
will be used In building the model.
II is to be surrounded by cage elab-
orateIy ornamented. Inside the cage
will be two young women dressed as
goddesses of liberty and they will sell
souvenir ceins to Worlds Fair visitors.
! Another Ohio 0ficiais Rake on
sp<efoI Tsseoron 20 fhS R<g1fsr.