The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05

How the Liberty Bell Was Received Along
the in tirgimia.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. oct 4.-The
spec al train bearing the old historic
Liberty Bel started on its journey TO
Atlanta at 8 o'clock this morning over
the Pennsylvania railroad. The train
consists of platform car. built especial
~ TO carry the bell South four Pullman
cars. and a combination buffet car.
Notwithstanding the early morning
start, quite a crowd Of people gathered
and gave an enthusiastic goodbye and
safe return" to the venerated relic
The special car, which was built by
the Pennsylvania railroad specially 10
carry the bell 10 Atlanta. IS said 10 be
superior 10 either of those used on SINH
lar occasions. and consists OF q plain
platform on standard passenger car
trucks, with air-brakes and patent cOu-
piers Around the platform is a neat
railing. constructed SO as not 10 obstruct
the view. and OH each side are panels
bearing the words. philadelphia" and
atlanta" In the centre Of the platform
is "A frame under which the bell will be
carried. On the top OH a timber. which
runs lengthwise. is inscribed in gilt let
tiers. "1776. Proclaim Liberty"
The escort of the bell on It's trip in
clude, in addition to committee OF coun-
ellis. MAYOR Charles F. Warwick: Gen.
W. j. Latta; Assistant General Passen-
ger Agent Pennsylvania railroad, George
W. Boyd; Director of Public Works
Thomas VI. Thompson; Director Public
Safety. Abraham VI. Better; President
Department Charities and Correction
William II. Lambert: city Controller
John NJ Walton; CITY Solicitor, j. J..
Kinsey; Register Of Wills. Elias =. Smith
erS: city Commissioner. Jacob Wide
more; Chief of Bureau Of City Property
and Custodian Of the State-ifouse and
Bell \. EISENHOWER: Secretary to Mayor
John X. Mccarthy: Police Surgeon
Thomas II. Andrews. VI. d.. and Harry
+. Wilson United Press representatives
CHESTER. PA. oct 3-After leaving
Philadelphia. Liberty Bel and its os-
cort met with an ovation at every point.
from almost every house along the line
Of the railroad. The national colors were
displayed and from every factory q shrin
salute sounded from its steam whistle as
the train sped past
WILMINGTON, DEL. oct. Though
nearly all Of the city officials were cut
Of town. Wilmington gave Liberty Ben
and its escort rousing reception.
w}sHINGroN's DECEPTION.
WASHINGTON. D. c., oct 4-Old Lib
orty Bell Of 20" arrived ia Washington
to-day from Philadelphia on route TO
the Atlanta Exposition. and was given an
enthusiastic reception at 12:2S. As the
special train bearing the bell and its
guardians ran into the Pennsylvania
railroad stoticn. it was greeted by mill
tary companies. civic and patriotic or
carnations, representatives, OF the district
government. the Board OF Trade, and a
large number Of citizens. The " ash
ington Light Infantry Corps and high
School Cadets, headed by the United
States Marine Band. had marched down
Pennsylvania avenue TO the railroad sta
ton shortly before the arrival of the train
and during the stay of the bell IN this
city acted as its guard OF honor. AT
the station were assembled the district
commissioners, a committee from the
Board of Trade. the Sons Of the Revo-
luton. and a reception committee.
As Mayor Warwick stepped TO the sta
ton platform, he was greeted by Presi-
dent Ross. of the Board Of District Com
missioners, who delivered an address OF
welcome. The Mayor responded briefly
and after the reception and the party had
been given chance to view the bell. the
Philadelphia contingent and their hosts
were driven 10 the rooms Of The Board
of Trade. where luncheon was served.
The ear containing the bell was SWITCH
ed to a siding and for the brief period
ii remained in Washington IL was viewed
ly crowds of people At 2 o'clock the.
SPECIAL train started on its journey to
Atlanta.
lLyXASDRIA's wELcoMr.
ALEXANDRIA. VA, oct. 4.-Special.-
There was no special reception 10 Liberty
Bell here. though the school children who
were given recess and several thousand
people gathered along Fayctte street as
IL passed through at about 2;lo y. NJ.
When the train stopped, Mayor Thomp-
son. with ex-Mayor Strauss, Treasurer
Harlow, and several members OF both
branches OF the Council and representa-
tive citizens boarded the car containing
the bell, and were introduced TO Mayor
Warwick and others.
When the people quit their hoorahing.
Mayor Thompson advanced and said:
"Gentlemen,-As Mayor OF the city OF
Alexandra, and on the behalf OF the good