The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-01
PRESIDE N rs OUTING.
Leaves Washington with His Wife
to Visit His Brother.
On the Waysto Somerset, Pa, He In.
spects Camp Meade-Will Visit s
: D. Montauk Point During His
- Travels. i. n"

u Washington, Aug. 29.-The presi-
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 were Mr.. Cortel-
you, assistant secretary to the presi-
dent, and Mrs. McKinley's maid.
On the Way.
Johnstown, Pa, Aug. 29.-The DEM
onstration here in honor of the presi-
dent 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 fired and all
the whistles in town were blown.
Welcomed to Pennsylvania.
Hamburg, Pa, Aug. 2o.-President
Mckinley and party were met at the
station here by Acknowledgement Nc
Cormick and Secretary of the Com
monwea!th Martin, who had been re-
quested by Gov. Hastings to welcome
the president. The greeting was cor
dial, and the Pennsylvanians were then
presented to Mrs. Mckinley.
President at Camp Meade.
Middletown, Pa, Aug. 29.-President
ard Mrs. Mckinley spent a pleasant
hour. at Camp Meade. Gen. Graham
had ordered a marching review in
honor of his distinguished guests, but
at their request the order was revoked.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 a hurried inspection of the
quarters of the general and his staff
President and Mrs. Mckinley were
driven through the camp. Company
streets were scrupulously clean and
the men looked their best. The presi
cent was much pleased with the loca'
ton of the camp and the appearance
and condition of the men. The various
regiments were drawn up in line to re-
ceive the party when it arrived a!
their quarters.
Arrive nj Somerset.
Somerset, Pa, Aug. 29.-The presi
Dental party, composed of president
and Mrs. McKinley,e Assistant Secre
tary Cortely on, and Maj. Webb Hayes
of the Sixth Ohio cavalry, reached
Somerset by special train from Johns
town at $40 Saturday evening. Bur.
CESS j. H. Pisell and the members Of tho
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, 1850 people who had gathered
cheered heartily. The president an6
Mrs. Mckinley entered Mr.. Abner Nc
Kinley's carriage, with Abner McKin
! ICY oAO Ills uduS AICA, NAASS MdUc1. nuu
d-eds of people lined the street, anc
kept the president bowling until the
carriage reached the pretty summe,
home 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 a rest.
tul day, and both say they greatly en-.
joyed their trip to Somerset. The
party will leave here at II o'clock to.
day for Cleveland, reaching there il
the evening. ". Iss-
While in Cleveland President and
Mrs. Mckinley will be guests at thu
home of Myran T. Herrick. They will
go from Cleveland to Canton to pass q
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 at
Montauk Point on Saturday and re-
turn to Washington that evening.