The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-21
A GREETING FOR M'K|NLEY
Enthusiastically Cheered in the
Shenandoah Valley.
HIS OLD BATTLE GROUNDS
He Was With Sheridan In His Famous
Raid-Cheers for the President
on His Trip Through
Old Virginia.

Washington. May 20.-The president
who accompanied them, reached Wash
ington at 80 p. m. to-day. The stay
of u days at Hot Springs was one al
most entirely of rest. The outing has
been Of great benefit to the president
and he resumes his official duties thrr
oughly refreshed and invigoraied.
The party left Hot Springs last night
and to-day travelled slowly thl o,:gh
the Shenandoah valley, rich in beauti-
full scenery and points of history. Thir-
ty-five years ago Mr.. Mckinley, as as
sistant adjutant general on the staff
Of General Crook, marched through the
same valley, participating in the heavy
fighting which occurred during s,heri-
dams famous raid. To-day the prasi-
dent went over this same ground, and
from the rear platform of the special
train which carried him. recalled with
great distinctness the places which
saw so much bloodshed. Though the
citizens of various towns through
which they passed had but little warm
ing of the presidents coming, the road
pie anxious to catch a glimpse of the
chief of the nation. or to warmly grasp
his hand where brief stops We're made.
Men and women of different colo1s
some of the latter bearing babes in
their arms. republicans and democrats,
union soldiers and eX-confederates,
joined in the cheers and shouts of well
come. Flags We're waved, flowers were
showered upon him, ard if there is any
bitterness remaining over the civil
strife there was nothing in the enthu-
siasm shown to-day to indicate 1t.
From Staunton to Harper's Ferry it
was the same story.
The first point where a stop of any
length was made was at Harrisonburs,
Va, where a large crowd awaited the
president A gaily costumed band
struck up march and the president
unable to withstand the opportunities
of the local committee which waited
upon him, left the car and accompa-
MED by the gentlemen of the party.
drove to the court house square, and
after being introduced by Colonel
Rhores spoke a few words in reply. u.
There was a similar scene at New
Market. Broadway and Mount jack
son except that the president did not
leave the train.
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.
Rev. Mr., Spiegel of Grass Creek pre-
sented the president with bullets picked
up by his boy on the battlefield. Mr..
s'piesefs house was used as a hospital
on the morning Of the fight. The pres-
dent thanked him heartily. A brief stop
was made at Lttletuwn. Here it was
that Early drove the union forces be-
| fore him when they retreated in the
early part of the fight
| At the small station of Kingston 4
crowd had gathered and greeted the
| president with cheers. A great crowd
AWAITED Il Z president at Winchester.
The ladies of the party remained on
| the train. while the president. Secretary
Hitchcock, General Corbin and others of
| the gentlemen entered carriages and
| were driven to Hiram lodge, where
| President Mckinley was initiated as a
Mason. The lodge now occupies a
building some distance from the site of
| the old lodge. The president was re-
cetved by Chaplain Hyde, Worshipful
| Master Willis and others of the lodge.
From this point of int crest the party
was driven through the principal
| streets of Winchester out to the ceme-
| terry, where many of the presidents old
| regiment are buried. From there the
| party went to Mt. II. hron cemetery and
| visited the graves of the confederate
|
| crowd again assembled and, as the spe-
| cial moved away. greeted it with pro-
| longed cheers.
| Between Winchester and Harper's
| Ferry luncheon was served and no stops
were made. Harper's Ferry presented
| another large and enthusiast crowd.
| From Harper's Ferry to Washington a
| quick run was made, and the party
reached Washington exactly on time.
The train stopped just outside of the
| depot, where carriages awaited. and the
| members of the party were driven to
| their homes.
| The president and Mrs. Mckinley
| drove directly to the residence of Iice
| President Hobart before going to the
white house, the president desiring to
| inquire after the vice presidents condi-
ton. Secretary Alger was the first cab
| met officer to call upon the president.
| He discussed briefly the subjects of the
| Cuban arms and, reading the reply sent
| to General Brooke, went over to the
| war department.. Secretary and Mrs.
Alger left this afternoon to visit a
daughter at Harrisburg. They will re-
| turn early next week.