Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-27

New YORK, May 26.-Her Royal High
ness. Princess Eulaie, some days ago ex-
pressed her intention OF enjoying every
thing that would tend 10 introduce her 10
American life, permit her 10 witness the
beauty OF American scenery aud bring her
in closer touch with the people OF the
United States.
Her natural disposition TO Democratic
ideas has facilitated this plap, aud casting
aside the rigid rule of conduct that is sup
posed TO circumscribe the movements OF
royal parsonage, she has entered with
vim into the social features Of the enter
tainment both here and in Washington.
So, at $3.50 o'clock she was escorted &c
the Dolphin. Just as her foot touched the
deck, bang went one Of the guns, and In
rapid succession, the royal salute was
given.
The Princess put her hands to her ears
to keep out the sharp report but her face
wore an expression that showed she was
we'll pleased with the honor being shown
her. simultaneously with the hrst shot,
the royal standard was run aloft and the
Spanish flag ana "Old Glory"
KISSED THE BREEZE TOGETHER.
The Infanta and her suite at once went 10
the poop deck where number OF large
easy chairs made them comfortable.
The Dolphin proceeded up the river at
good speed. reaching point above fonk-
ers at 4 80, when her nose was turned down
stream. IL was Just at O'Clock
when the foot OF Ninety-sixth street WAS
reached and the royal party went ashore,
this time in the steam launch. Learning
that salute was Intended as she left the
caravel, the Princess urged that II be not
given, this being due 10 the known fact
ha n
lily stand the effect of repeated firing.
The Spaniards, however, loyal TO their
sovereign, gave the salute, and one OF the
lieutenants was injured. The breech OF
one OF the guns blew out and was hurled
through the upper deck, where the ofiicer
was standing. A splinter OF wood struck
him In the eye and caused au ugly wound.
Surgeon Rixey, OF tho Dolphin, was
speedily summoned and rendered the nee
essary aid. Although a painful wound. it
Is not th92ght the sight OF the eve Yas in-
jured. ~ was also hurt, but not
seriously. Her Royal Highness showed
deep regret over the accident
THE BALL AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
Rich and magnificent as have been the
decorations Of Madison Square Garden In
times past, II is probable that those to-
night have never been equalled; certainly
nsver before In this country have they been
surpassed. All the artistic skill OF tho
florists was called into play 10 present a
scene that will never be forgotten by those
fortunate enough 10 witness IT,
The bali took place:n the assembly room
and on this occasion Its appearance was
that OF one vast floral bower. From tho
street below 10 the innermost recesscs OF
the hall there was profusion OF nature's
choicest beauties. all combining 70
make picture bewildering In
its development The decorations,
however, reached their greatest magnih-
cence In the room where Her Royal High
ness received her guests. This large apart
ment was furnished In the style OF Louis
XIV, with the costllest OF furniture and
tapestry, so priceless that the committee
took the precaution TO have IL
INSURED PoR 100000.
The princess stood on daise draped
with elaborate Spanish hangings OF the
seventeenth century.
The banquet hall on the ground floor
was arranged like n scene in Madrid, with
banana, pineapple and orange tress In pro-
fusion.
Among the occupants OF the boxes were.
Mrs. John Jacob AsfOr, Mrs. Paran Ste-
yens, Marquis De Casa Argudin, Mrs.
Charles II. Yerkes, frederic Cebhard,
Mrs. Bradley Martin, Mrs. Wnitelaw
Reid, Mrs. Hearst, the diplomatic corps.
and many others OF social prominence.