Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-03
PRESIDENTS OUTING.
Leaves Washington with His Wife
to Visit His Brother.
On the Way to Somerset, Pa, He In
spects Camp MeRde-wIII visit
Montnuk Point During His
Travels.


Washington, Aug. 29.-The presi4
dent and Mrs. Mckinley left Washing
ton at nine o'clock Saturday morning.
over the Pennsylvania road for Somer-
set, Pa, where they will spend some
days with Mr.. Abner Mckinley, the
presidents brother. The only other
members of the party we're Mr.. Cortel-
| you, assistant secretary to the presi-t
dent, and Mrs. McKinley's maid.
On the Way.
Johnstowu, Pa, Aug. 29.-The dem;
onstration here in honor of the presi-
lent was made notable by an electric
display by the johnson company
Their electric department was illum-
mated throughout with an enormous
arrangement of variegated lamps,
forming the word Welcome" and as
the presidential train passed this
flashed out in bold relief, while volleys
of artillery salutes were fred and all
the whistles in town were blown.
welcomed to PennsyIvnniR.
Hamburg, Pa Aug 20.-Presidentl
Mckinley and party were met at the,
station here by Attorney-General Me-
Cormicle and Secretary of the Com
monwealth Martin, who had been re-
quested by Gov. Hastings to welcome
the president. The greeting was cor
dial, and the Pennsylvanians were them
presented to Mrs. Mckinley.
President mt Camp Meade.
Middletown, Pa, Aug. 29.-Presidents
ard Mrs. Mckinley spent pleasant
hour at Camp Meade. Gen. Graham
had ordered a marching review in
honor of his distinguished guests, butt
at their request the order was revoked
They were met by Gen. Graham and
staff and the First Delaware regiment.
which was detailed as guard of honor
The regiment was drawn up along the
road leading to the camp, and when
the president and other guests had
been seated in open carriages the regi-
ment presented arms and the band
played "The Presidents March"
Drive Through the Camp.
After hurried inspection of the
quarters of the general and his staff
President and Mrs. Mckinley were
driven through tie camp. Company
streets were scrupulously clean and
the men looked their best. The presi-
dent was much pleased with the loca-
ton of the camp and the appearances
and condition of the men. The various
regiments were drawn up in line to re-
ceive the party when it arrived at
their quarters.
Arrive Somerset.
Somerset, Pa, Aug. 29.-The presi-
Dental party, composed of president
and Mrs. Mckinley, Assistant Secre-
:ary Cortelyou, and Maj. Webb Hayes,
of the Sixth Ohio cavalry, reached
Somerset by special train from Johns
town at $40 Saturday evening. Bur-
CESS ]. H. Pisell and the members of the
town council boarded the presidents
car and welcomed the party.
When the president stepped out OF
the car with Mrs. Mckinley on his arm
the $500 people who had gathered
cheered heartily. The president ana
Mrs. Mckinley entered Mr.. Abner Nc
Kinley's carriage, with Abner McKin-
ley and his daughter, Miss Mabel. Hun
d-eds of people lined the street, and
kept the president bowling until the
carriage reached the pretty summer
hcme of Mr.. Abner Mckinley, where
the distinguished guests will remain
during their stay here.
Enjoy the Journey.
The president and Mrs. Mckinley are
in good health, having passed rest
full day, and both say they greatly en-
joyed their trip to Somerset. The
party will leave here at IL o'clock to-
day for Cleveland, reaching there in
the evening.
While in Cleveland President and
Mrs. Mckinley will be guests at the
home of Myrap 7. Herrick. They will
GO from Cleveland to Canton to pass a
day at their old home, then return to
Cleveland and leave there Friday for
New York, reaching there that even
ing.
The president will visit the camp It
Montauk Point on Saturday and re-
turn to Washington that evening.