The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-10-18
MADE A DOCTOR Of LAWS
President Mckinley Is Given De-
gree by the University of
Chicago.
R0USIsG RECEPTION BY THE STUDENTS.

moth and Brilliant Bicycle Pa
rade Is Postponed-Chicaso Gay
with Color and Electric Lights.
Chicago, Oct. 17.-Robed in black,
with the gold tassel of the medieval
mortar board hanging jauntily before
his face, William Mckinley Monday re-
ceived the purple hood of the doctor
of laws and the purple chevrons OF
the highest academic rank. With Latin
formulae and the grave ceremony OF
the medieval church the president
was greeted by the University of Chi
cago and given the highest token Of
its respect and honor.
Cheered by Students.
The journey to the university was
uneventful, and the first note of greet
ing was heard as the party entered
the campus. Here number of stu
dents had gathered. and as the chief
executive entered the grounds rous-
ing cheer for the nation and its chief
executive was given.
AT President Harper's house the
presidential party was greeted by DIR.
and Mrs. Harper, who, with the cabi-
net officers and the ladies of the cabi-
net present, grouped themselves about
President and Mrs. Mckinley and re-
ceived the officials of the University Of
Chicago, including the members of the
board of trustees. the university sem
ate and the university council and
their wives.
Reviews Parade of Students.
After the visitors had partaken OF
the luncheon and the president had
held an informal reception, DR.. Harper
escorted Mr.. Mckinley to platform
which had been erected at the side Of
the street between Foster hall and DR..
Harper's house. Here, surrounded by
the members of his suite and the uni
versity senate, the president reviewed
q long procession Of students who
marched past, giving college yells,
waving their banners and canes and
cheering as only college men can. All
! woro cup and gown. ard Hundreda OF
yards Of maroon ribbon hoated from
canes and We'd with the national col
ors in Frightening the scene.
Special Convocation Held.
The rules of the university demand
that degrees shall be given only at a
convocation of the university, when
the aspirants are present to take de-
grees, so the letter was carried out and
a special convocation was arranged
for the bestowal of the degree upon
William Mckinley.
Inside Kent theater admirable ar
rangements had been made for the dis
tinguished guests. The presidential
chair, from which all degrees are con
ferred, was placed beneath an arch
about which flags We're hung, and at
both sides, upon rich rugs, were the
chairs reserved for the presidential
party. The procession entered the
south door and filled the little theater
every inch of space being occupied by
crowd which has been equaled only
at the Roosevelt reception. Prayer
was offered by the university chaplain
Rev. Charles r. Henderson, who
prayed for success in deciding the po
litical questions now before the ma
4 ton, for calmness and counsel in thu
settlement of the war and for the safe
ty of the distinguished visitor. On be
half of the trustees Rev. Alonzo Z
Parker then addressed the presiden
and faculty on 'SThe Firm Foundatio,
of National Peace"
: Thousands at Popular Reception.
: Despite the rain hundreds of pee
pie surrounded the armory and tn
streets leading thereto for the popula
reception of the president.
AS many people as can crowd int
and through the big building in tw
hours were given a chance to gras
\ the presidents hand. The chief magis
trate was guarded by Volney w. Fo!
S ter, representing the reception con
d mittee, and a strong detail of police
+ men and detectives. The public gree
q Ing was designed to prove that TIL
peace jubilee is thing of the masse
as we'll as the classes who attend bri
liant ball or costly banquet.
] Bicycle Parade Postponed.
The bicycle parade for Monday nigl
II had been planned t o be the spectaculs
event of the jubilee week, and it w;
estimated that 10000 wheelmen al
n wheelwomen would be in line by 4:
It o'clock, ready to start from Michiga
9. and Jackson boulevards for run u
q der the incandescent festoons of Sta
i street and over the downtown tho
n. oughfarcs. but the rain, which can
on during the morning, forced pos
ponement until Thursday.
The jubilee spirit found its first
- preston at the Auditorium Sund
is night, where thousands cheered
is every excuse offered by the impressi
a thanksgiving services, thrice rising
,s salute President Mckinley as he 5
70. in his box.