The Indianapolis journal., 1895-10-22
STARTS FOR ATLANTA
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY LEAVES
WASHINGTON ON A SPECIAL TRAIN.
Many People Witness the Departure
Negroes Day at the Exposition.

WASHINGTON, Oct 21-The special
train on the Southern railroad bearing the
presidential party Jeff Washington for At
lanta at IL O'Clock tonight A delay of ten
minutes was caused by the non-arrival of
some Of the baggage. There was large
crowd at the station to witness the depart
ure and it required the services of a num-
ber of special officers TO preserve order
The party consists of President Cleve-
land. Secretary and Mrs Carlisle, Postmas-
ter-general and Mrs. Wilson. Secretary
Herbert and Mrs. Micou, his daughter; Sec
retary Hoke Smith. Secretary Morton and
Miss Morton. Secretary and Mrs. Lamont
Mrs. Harmon, wife of the Attorney-general
and Private Secretary Thurber The presi-
Dental train is in charge of w. A. Turk
general passenger agent of the Southern
railway, who will accompany the party to
Atlanta and return. Secretary Olney and
Mrs. Olney were unable to go on account
of the illness of Mrs. Olney. Attorney
general Harmon found it impossible to ar
range his business so as to allow him to
accompany the President. Mrs. Smith,
wife of the Secretary. is now in Atlanta
and win join the presidential party on its
arrival. The train is one of the best that
ever has been run out of Washington. 1t
consists of the private car Wildwood, the
car used by President Pullman when his
own car is in the shops 1t consists of a
very large state room, a dining room and a
large compartment at the rear suitable for
an observation car. 1t could be used for
making speeches, although IL is expected
that none will be made from the rear of the
train. The dining room of the car will not
be used, as a dining car will be attached to
the train at Greensboro in time for break
fast. The Wildwood will be for the use of
the President. For the other members of
the party the compartment car Columbia
was procured. 1t consists of twelve state
rooms. which may be opened into one an
other II desired. 1t Is one of the finest of
sleeping cars. There Is also a combined
baggage and parlor car, the composite part
being used smoker. The dining room
of the Wildwood, ii is expected, will be
used as sitting room. The presidential
train Is run as the secono section of the
Southwestern vestibuled limited. which
left Washington at 10:43. On the Southern
railway the block system is used. and the
trains must keep at least one station be-
hind each other. so there Is no possibility
Of an accident.
Negro Day at the Expositfon.
ATLANTA. Ca, Oct. 2l.-Negro day was
the largest in point Of attendance the expo
sition has had. The race made a great sue
cess of the day set apart for them. They
had an oration and addresses by State and
exposition officials. and the blacks did their
part of 1t with eminent success. Their pur-
pose. was expressed in the opening stanza
of the ode by Daniel Webster Davis. of
Richmond, Va, who wrote:
To-day we come tc show the world what
God for us hath wrought,
Here, where but thirty years ago we were
as chattels bought
The orator Of the day was Rev. J. w. E.
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subject was IAN Appeal to the King
President Collier made a short address con-
graduating the race on its efforts and the
results.
This was Connecticut day at the exposi-
Nutmeg State took part In the exercises.
G overnor Coffin and B. p. Raymond. of
Wesleyan University. Connecticut; We're the
Georgia. and Mayor King, Of Atlanta. also
spoke. During the morning the companies
of the Governors footguard marched to the
exposition under escort or the Gate City
C.uard The footguards attired in
colonial uniforms. and created great enthu-
siasm.
Congress Hall in the Woman's Buliing to-
day Mrs W. G.. Lanier spoke on the need
for a national flower: Mr.. Richardson. Of
B. T. williams also spoke. Miss Margaret
Harvey read an ode on the national flower
Governor Charles O'Ferrall and his STAFF
They were met by Atlanta's Virginia So
ciety with band and flowers Tonight the
Governcr was given a reception at the KIM
ball. Tomorrow will be Virginia day at the
exposition. The virginians will remain over
for Presidents day
Vice President Adai Stevenson and the
iurv of awards prepared and signed an ad-
dress to-day. to the people of the United
States on the educational value OF the At
lanta exposition. It's important relations to
Industry and it's manifold indications of the
progress cf the useful and liberal arts.
They speak I'm the highest terms Of the
comprehensive exhibit made by thu govern
ment In its own building. the most repre-
sentative exhibit the government has ever
made. The elaborate exhibits OF the South
ern states and the contributions by women
ave prouounceI to be admirable illustra-
tions of the fields which thev are intended
TO represent. The address. which Is extended.
speaks In the highest terms of the cxposi-
ton throughout and advises teachers and
students In particular to visit II.