Griggs courier., 1898-09-01
1'RE President q||''!S|U|Ik. /!
Leaves Washington with Mrs. Nc
Kinley for Visit to His Broth
er's at Somerset, Pa.
aE lasPicTs CAMP U MEADE I ] En- ROUTE



the Appearance ana Condition Of
|8 the Men. H3iSt. .ts
Washington, Aug. 2e.-The presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley left Washing
ton at nine % 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 ilium-
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.
Hamburg. Pa, Aug. 29.-President
Mckinley aud party were met at the
station here by Attorney-Genera 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, aud the Pennsylvanians were then
- AE,.
President at Camp Meade.
Middletown, Pa, Aug. 29.-President
ard Mrs. Mckinley spent pleasant
hour at Camp Meade. Gen. Graham
had ordered 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at their request the order was revoked.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.
Thesregiment 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.
F.. 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-
dent 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 at
their quarters.
Arrive AT 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 s:40 Saturday evening. Bur-
CESS j. 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 and
Mrs. Mckinley entered Mr.. Abner Nc
Kinley's carriage, with Abnes 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
:ul day, and both say they greatly en-
joyed their trip to Somerset. The
party will leave here at II o'clock to-
Cay for Cleveland. reaching there in
the evening. 5s3
While in Cleveland President and
Mrs. Mckinley will be guests at the
home of Myran T. Herrick. They will
go from Cleveland to Canton to pass
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.
Elected Supreme Chancelior.
Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 27.-The su-i
rreme lodge, Knights of Pythias. adj
.curned Fridays session at seven