The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-05-21
The Presidential Party Arrives at
the National Capital
After Their Twelve Days Sojourn at Hot
Springs, Virginia.
Enthusiastic Receptions rendered
the Chief Executive All Along
the Route-The Outing at the
Springs of Great Benefit to the
President.

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley, with the
friends who accompanied them, reached
Washington at 5:30 p. m. to-day The
stay of twelve days at Hot Springs was
one almost entirely of rest The outing
has been of great benefit to the Presi-
dent, and he resumes his official duties
thoroughly refreshed and invigorated.
The party left Hot Springs last night,
and to-day Travelled slowly through the
Shenandoah Valley. Thirty-five years
ago Mr.. Mckinley, as Assistant Adju-
tant General on the staff of General
Crook, marched through this same wall
ley, participating in the heavy fight
ing which occurred during Sheridans
famous ride. To-day the President
went over this same ground, and from
the rear platform of the special train
which carried him recalled with great
distindtness historic places which saw
so much bloodshed
Though the citizens of various towns
through which they passed had but lit
tie warming of the Presidents coming,
the rOadwayS and stations were lined
with people anxious to catch a glimpse
Of the chief of the nation, or to warmly
grasp his hand where brief stops were
made Men and women of different col
ors, some of the latter bearing babes
in their arms, Republicans and Demo-
Gratis, Union soldiers and ex-Confeder-
ates, Joined in the cheers and shouts of
welcome. From Stanton to Harper's
Ferry it was the same story
The first point where a stop of any
great length was made was at Harri-
"a 10, 4
awaited the President A gaily costum-
ed band struck up a march, and the
President, unable to withstand the i'm
portunities of the local committee,
which waited upon him, left the car
and accompanied by the gentlemen of
the party, drove to the courthouse
square and after being introduced by
Colonel Rorher, spoke a few words in
reply.
There wege simiia- scenes at New
market, Broadway and Mount Jackson,
except that the President did not leave
the train. At the last point a huge
frosted cake was handed to the Presi-
dent to which was attached the fol-
lowing note:
The ladies and gentlemen of Mount
jackson gave a burlesque on the old
time colored cake walk last night for
the benefit of the Methodist Church,
and they desire the cake to go to the
White House, and herewith present The
same to the President mad Mrs. McKin-
ley
After passing. through the scenes of
the battle of Fishers Hill, the train
stopped at Cedar Creek. near the old
mill which that battle made famous.
great crowd awaited the President
at Winchester. The ladies of the Marty
remained on the train. while the Presi-
dent, Secretary Hitchcock. General Cor
bin and others Of the gentlemen entered
carriages and We're driven to Hiram
Lodge, where President Mckinley was
initiated as Mason The lodge now
occupies building some distance from
the site of the old lodge. The, President
was received by Chaplain HYDE. Wor
shipful Master Willis and others of the
lodge. From this point of interest the
party was driven through the princi-
pal streets of Winchester ont IN the
National Cemetery, where manv of the
Presidents old regiment are buried
From there the party went to Mount
Hebron Cemetery, and visited the
graves Of the Confederate dead.
Between Winchester and Harper's
Ferry luncheon was served. and no
stops were made. Harper's Ferry pre-
sented another large and enthusiastic
crowd. From Harper's Ferry to Wash
lngiton a quick run was made and the
party reached Washington exactly on
time
The President and Mrs Mckinley
! drove directly to the residence of Vice
President Hobart before going to the
White House, the President desiring TO
inquire after the Vice Presidents con-
dition