New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28
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Toilet Soap.
ON THE WAY TO THE TOMB.
PROGRESS OF THE PRESIDENT AND
OTHER GUESTS OF THE CITY.
a HEARTY GREETING GIVEN MAJOR MklNLhf
ALL ALONG TIE FoUTE-TIIosE IN

ve-matched horses and accompanied by ueh-
eral Horace Porter and Mayor Strong, be founo
Squadron 4 drawn up in single line on the east
side os the avenue fronting the hotel. ready 10
receive him. and a great crowd of eltizens' VIII
sent I'd a succession OF hearty cheers as the
Chief Magistrate OF the Nation came in view IL
was Major McKinley's first visit to New-York
since his nomination and election to the Presi-
dency As he rode down the avenue from the
Windsor the nattering tribute he received from
the people who thronged the streets must have
convinced him of the warm place he holds in
the hearts Of the citizens of the metropolis FAR
hands waved handkerchiefs and fags' and shouts
OF welcome went up from thousands OF loyal
Threats,
The President frequently lifted his hat in ac-
Acknowledgement of the plaudits of the popuiace'
while his rudy face wreathed In smiles
He had risen early TO prepare for the cere-
monies Of the day, and when Mayor Strong and
General Porter called for him at the Windsor he
and Mrs Mckinley and the family of his brother
Abncr were finishing breakfast In their private
dining-:oom.
The Presidential carriage tarried few min
utes before the front entrance OF the Flith ave
nue. Hotel while word was carried to Vice-Presi-
dent Hobart who was waiting in the main par
lor The Vice-President was promptly escorted
Committee. and was warmly greeted by the
President Another vocirerous cheer went UP as
Ny Hobart took his place on Mr. McKinieys
left and with the Mayor and General Porter
fac.rc them the livericG c0achmcn drove AZ
live nlcs around The corner and turned ihto
Madl-cn-ave.. while Squadron \, obeE!hs '"e
raridly delivered commands Of Major Zoe coseu
aho2G oi the carriage as escort to the party
Tx-Pr,e.dert CIcyl lands reception yesterday
vs. Fl, noticeable contrast with the warm enthu-
siasn1 ocoo~ded u his successor in the Whi'e
Hoase. Although the eX-Presdent was easily
rcccoriz and frequently pointed out by inc
crowds on the sidewalks and at the street COZ
ners. ne! her during the brief wait al the Fifth
Av,uu ncr as The line Of carriages passed
Ground Madison Square was there any apparent
disposition to raise n hurrah in his honor
RicAa:1 Watson Glider was his companion.
TIE CABINET AND OTHERS.
Carriages containing members Of the Cabinet
followed Secretary sherman and Secretary
GAG were accompanied by Henry W. cannon
ex-Mayor William z Grace rode with GcherHl
Nlsc-. the Secretary of War; +. 5. Witheroee
sai beside Secretary Bliss. The carriage as
s,encd to Sir Julian Pauncefote. the brush
Ambassador. headed the Gashing turnouts Tor
thA Diplomatic Corps. Chaunccy NJ. Depew ac-
persoaal "reminiscences Of Grant on the way to
the tomb. Mr. Depew was often applauded' ard
gracefully lifted his hat in response to the fire.
Qucnt cheers.
Sneaker Reed was another notable figure IN
the departure from the Fifth Avenue. His
friend. Colonel A. q. Paine. Of No. Is West
y rty-ninth-st. was Nr. Reeds companion. AS
re big form OF the Speaker came in VIEW he
was frequently sree;ed with applause.
Other guests Of the city following in carriages
were Generals Longstreet and Buckner, for
nlcr!y of the Confederate Army and afterward
warm personal friends Of General Grant; Ma
to~-General Nelson \. Miles, Lieutenant-Gen-
eral schoneld. Majog-Generals Kruger. Howard,
McCook and Sickles. Rosecrans, Augur, Wright,
Parke. Dana, Reynolds, Buell. Sigel, Lew. Wal
lace Cox. Palmer and Dodge; Retired Admirals
Braine, Weaver. Ammon Upshur. Gheradi,
Benham Stanton. Erben and Carpenter, and
Rear Admiras Belknap and Brown.
START OF THE GRANT FAMILY.
The departure Of the members OF General
Grants family from the Fifth Avenue Hotel
for the tomb was set for 915 o'clock, and an
hour previous Mrs Grant, with her children and
grandchildren, gathered in the green room off the
parlor Of the hotel. They received number
of friends VINO called. among them General
Miles General Schofeld and Speaker Reed. At
9:1O the committee told Mrs. Grant that the car
riages were waiting Mrs. Grant, who had been
seated at one end Of the parlor with her heavy
crepe veil thrown back. arose and took the arm
OF her son. Colonel Frederick D. Grant She
moved slowly TO the elevator and went down.
stairs. At the door she was met by Hiram
Hitchcock, Of the committee, who escorted her
. 10 the carriage. Mrs. Grant seemed to be in
excellent health After she had taken her seat
orria
gathered stood with uncovered heads waiting
for the carriage 10 start. She smiled and bowed
TO those standing by She was acGompanied ~ N
Grant and Miss Julia Grant. As soon as all
were seated heavier cloak was thrown over
Mrs Grants shoulders the door was snapped
an5 the carriage whirled away under a special
escort. The other members Of the family fol-
lowed In the second carriage were Mrs NeRle
Grant Sartors, Algernon Sartoris, Miss Rose
mary Sartoris and Miss Vivian Sartoris. In the
third carriage came Mr.. and Mrs. Ulysses 5.
Grant tr.. Master y. s. Grant ID. and Master
u g. Grant, 4th. Next came Miss Miriam
Grant Master ChafYee Grant. Miss Julia Grant
and Miss Fanny Grant. The next carriage con-
tanned Mr. and Mrs. Jesse X. Grant, Miss Nellie
carriage5 were occupied by Mr. and Mrs. NJ: j.
Crarner. Mrs. Jesse Grant Cramer and Mrs VIZ
gina Grant Corbin
A HEARTY RECEPTION.
The carriages containing President Mckinley
and the other prominent guests Of the city were
preceded by General Daniel Butterheld and
staff and mounted police, and then came Troop
A At each side of the Presidents carriage rode
Messrs. Peck and Seybel, the special detail. On
the way down from the Windsor President Nc
Ktnlev had been greeted heartily from the win
dows OF the Union League Club, and as his car
rage whirled along Madison-ave On the way
uptown he found another warm greeting AT the
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