The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-31

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through the camp by Major Johnson aud
Major Webb G. Hayes. The President
was delighted with tho location Of Camp
| Meade sud Will be greatly surprised il
the sanitary conditions there are not per-
! feet. The crowds at all OF the railroad
stations between Washington aud som
erset, especially in the larger towns.
were notIesably larger than last year
when the President travtrsed the same
route The entire party we're impressed
with the display Of the national oolors.
| which were shown on all sides aud AZ
| nearly every farm house along the way.
The members Of the party were espec-
tally interested IN the large flag recently
uufrrled by the patriotic citizens Of Ty-
rome and they viewed it with admiration.
The special stopped at number of
places when the President appeared upon
the rear platform and shook hands with
as many of the people as could reach
him At Harrisburg Private Secretary
BeiEler met the presidential party aud
expressed the regrets Of Governor Has
tings, ~ho is at Camp Thomas for the
purpose Of bringing home the sick Penn
sylyania soldiers, at his inability 10 be
present and personally greet the Pres
isent.
PRESIDENT AN EARIY RTs ER-
President Mckinley was zstir at an
early hour Sunday morning. aud long be-
fore majority of tie denizens of this
quiet town. who observe the Sabbath
strictly as day Of rest had breakfasted,
he had taken constitutional. trzversing
the principal residence streets.
The President was evidently determin-
ed 70 inhale as much as possible OF the
braeing mountain air, for instead Of re-
firing to the house. he donned light
summer overcoat and took a chair on the
front veraDda, where he and his brother
quietly smoked their cigars and convers-
ed until they were interrupted by As
sistant 5 scretary Couteiyou. who arrived
with handful of kilograms.
On his previous visits here the Presi-
dent Invariably attended morning SER
vices in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and the townspeople aud guests at the
summer hotel naturally took it for grant
ed that be would do 50 Sunday morning.
Knots Of the curious congregated at inter-
walls of a few yards along the streets OF
three blocks intervening between the
Mckinley residence and the church. The
kodak fiend was eonspicuously repre-
sented.
THE PRESIDENT GOES TO CHURCH.
The waiting throng was not disappoint-
ed, for at l0so o'clock the President aud
walked to the house of worship. tresi-
dent Mckinley was attired in a Prince
Albert coat. and wore his fayorite csrna-
ton In the lapel. Notwithstanding the
breeziness of the morning he wore a low
crowned straw, which he raised with
quiet dignity in response to the recogni-
ton of the ladies and the gentlemen
lining the street.
The President was looking remarkably
well despite the deep pallor that has so
long marked his face as to become a no.
ticeable fe iture of his personal appear
ance- His step is light and springy, and
As he walked to and from the church he
gave the impression of man who had
recently been relieved of terrific mental
strain, and was conscious that his work
had been successfully done The church
was crowded. rare occurrence, as the
one hundred. A majority of those Ires-
ent were residents of nearby towns who
are summering here and who availed
themselves Of the opportunity of seeing
the Chief Executive at church.
There was a cianing of necks when the
President appeared at the church door
and was ushered 20 seat well up near
the front. He paid marked attention to
the sermon delivered by Rev. Henry
Nesbeth Cameron, and was noticeAbly
pleased with the vocal selection ''WeShall
See Him Face TO Face" sung by his
niece, Miss Mabel Mckinley. At the
conclusion of the services, the congrega-
ton remained seated until AFTER the pres
idential party had retired from the
church. Mrs. Mckinley was fatigued
after the long ride Of Saturday, and re-
manned at home.
DIsTISGUIsBED PARTY TAKE DRIVE
By noon the sun was shining brightly,
dissipating the chill air that prevailed
during the earlier hours. and offered a
tempting opportunity for drive. and at
l o'clock the President and Mrs. McKin-
ley and Mr.. and Mrs. Abnsr Mckinley
took ten-mile drive into the country.
The President passed the evening qui-
city at the home of his brother. A few
intimate friends and relatives Of the fam
lily called to pay their respects.
PRESIDENT RECEIVES CALLERS
Between the hours of nine and ten
o'clock Monday morning the President
and Mrs Mckinley received several
hundred ladies aud gentlemen who call
ed to pay their respects. At half-past
ten o'clock the presidential party were
taken to the railroad station in the fami-
ly carriages. where they Immediately en-
tered the special srain, which slowly
pulled out OF the yard on the way to
Johnstown- Mr.. aud Mrs. Abner Ne
Kinley accompanied their distinguished
relatives aud will remain with the party
until it returns to Washington. From
Somerset tho presidential party went 10
Cleveland, o.. where they will remain
for a day before going to Canton. On
Saturday the President viii be in New
York. where he will inspect the military