The age-herald., 1898-12-16
ALABAM|ANS AT
 THE JUBILEE No One Was At the Depot to
 Meet Them WERE UTTERLY NEGLECTED Doors of the Executive Mansion Barred Against Statesmen. WERE ADMITTED THROUGH KITCHEN LeoisIators and Governor Felt Hurt by
 the Georgians' InciviIity.
Legislators and Governor Felt Hurt by
 the Georgians' InciviIity.
WHEELER HERO OF THE DAY
The Gallant Little General Received a Greater Ovation Than the Presi- dent of the Country The
 Governors Party.


 general assembly of Alabama arrived in AL 1.nta today at 1:so o'clock There was no Incoming of cannon, no waving Of hags when the statesmen from 6eorgias sistei s+ata arrived to participate in her jubilee ceremonies Such eclat was not expectea' but that a reception committee would meet the body at the station was most certainly anticipated If there was reception com mittee it kept itself effectually hidden from view.
 Without knowing what to do, the assem- bly marched in columns of twos to the state capitol and to the steps which lead to the halls of state Here they learned that the assembly had adjourned and again that there was no one to welcome them.
 The reception was chilly, to say the least, and some of the legislators do not express the kindliest feelings over it.
 The capitol resembled deserted village as far as hospitality was concerned The first human beings to make their appear ance and manifest a kindly feeling to the chagrned Alabamians were two negro porters.
 They furnished towels and soap for few of the lawmakers. who wished to remove the soil of the journey, for which they re- ceved tips. Later clerk appeared and was profuse in his excuses. On the way down town the body was met by Speaker Little, of the Georgia house, who also made the apologies of the occasion. The crowd then got dinner the best way they could, and loitered about the city. Those In charge of the arrangement for the peace jubilee express great regret for the chilly treatment accorded the Alabama legisla- ture, which they attribute to a misunder- standing. Speaker Little, of Georgia house, says that a committee was appointed to meet the party, but was not present when the train arrived because of ignorance of the time 1t was due. At o'clock the as- sembly was invited to the executive man. sion, where President Mckinley would greet them.
 The party went, found the doors barred, and upon being informed that the president was not there they left. At o'clock the assembly, headed by Governor Johnston and his staff, returned to the executive mansion. The front door was packed and jammed. The party was admitted by rear door, where the smell of the culinary department was the paramount issue. Lieutenant Allen assumed the tactics of center rush on a football team, and, backed by the governor, dragged the colors of Ala bama through the hallway amid the cheers of the party from Montgomery. Once in the throng there was no chance to get out
 The Crush Was Violent
 The crush was so violent that ladies tainted The scene was relieved when it was announced that President Mckinley had been unable to enter the house and had fled to the Kimball hotel. Not an of- ficial of the state of Georgia was seen dur ing this semi-panic. Through the good off, fees of a negro porter the party was shown into the dining room and allowed to depart, dragging the flag with them through side window The president was not seen ex- cept in the parade. Whether through mis- take or not the only form of entertainment or official courtesy extended the delegation was a dinner given to Speaker Waller and Representatives Brown and Robinson at the Capital City club President Cunning ham and a number of senators dined in body at hotel.
 The Alabama party saw one incident which caused them to throw their hats into the air and applaud. This was during the parade when General Wheeler received a much greater ovation than President Me Kinley. The little general. fin response to the crowd that lined the streets. was forced to keep his head bare all along the route. The, party left tonight route to Tuske- gee, following the presidential train. The day will be spent there, and Montgomery will be reached carly tomorrow night.
 The Trip from Montgomery
 At o'clock this morning train of six coaches and an engine began speeding its way from Alabama's state capital to that of Georgia, bearing the legislature and ex- ecutive officers. There were five day cars and one sleeper. which was occupied by lne governors party
 The train made near sixty miles an hour all the way. and reached Atlanta half an hour ahead of schedule time. Engineer T. c. Russell was at the throttle and the train was in charge of J. L. Bellamy as con- ductor, and Trainmen H. A. Howard and J. w. Williamson.
 Travelling Passenger Agent George W. Allen and B. r. Wiley. passenger and ticket agent, were also aboard looking after the comfort of the party.
 The governors party included besides