The Monticellonian., 1899-09-01
PENNSYLVAN|lNS HOME.
Noisy Greeting to the Gallant Tenth at Allegheny City and
 Pittsburgh.
GALA DAY LON6 TO BE REMEMBERED.
Half Million People, by the President of the United States and by the Governor of the Common. weaIfh-swords and Medals.

President of the United States and
 by the Governor of the Commons
 weaIfh-swords and Medals.
 Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. 29.-The Tenth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers which was expected in Pittsburgh at 9:30 a. m, was delayed on the road nearly five hours, and did not reach New Brighton, Pa, until after noon A committee of Pennsylvanians mel the regiment at that point and wei comed the members home.
 Noon Breakfast.
 The trains stopped at New Brightor for breakfast and at one o'clock start ed for Pittsburgh, where it arrived at 2 o'clock.
 President Mckinley was notified Of the detention and did not leave the residence of Mir. Pitcairn until nearly o'clock, when he entered car riage and was driven to Allegheny where he took his place in the parade
 The day opened threatening, but later the sun came out brightly.
 An immense crowd thronged the streets from early morning and muct disappointment was felt at the long delay.
 \ Noisy Welcome.
 With cannon booming, bells changing whistles shrieking, flags waving. and mighty cheers from hundreds of thou sands of threats, the brave Tenth were welcomed home. as their train. rolled in. after more than years gal lant service in the Philippines. The reception will always be remembered in this city as one of the greatest demonstrations of patriotism that has ever taken place in this country. fund of S55oo0, donated by the gener ous citizens of Pittsburgh, and the sur rounding towns permitted the commit. tee who had the affair in charge, to make lavish preparations for the homecoming, and nothing was left undoRe that would show the "Fightina Tenth how well their services foI their country in a foreign land wera appreciated by the residents of theil native state.
 The One Element Lacking.
 The only thing lacking to make th, day one of supreme happiness was ths absence of the brave and well be. loved Col. Hawkins, who led the boys in all of their battles and shared in all of their sufferings, but who was de, nied the privilege of marching at theii head, when they returned home to re. ceive the plaudits of a grateful peo pie.
 The train came to Allegheny in three sections, and immediately the soldiers had disembarked, the line ol march to Sehenley park, where the ex. erelses were to be held, was taken up
 Marched to schenIey Park.
 Upon reaching Schenley park. ths column was reviewed by President Mckinley, after which he proceeded tS the music pavilion, where the exer. cises were held. Seats had been pro yided for 25.ooo friends and relatives of the members of the Tenth il front of the music pavilion, but these were filled long before the exercise, began, and thousands were unable te secure even standing room within hearing distance.
 The Exercises.
 After music by the Economy band Maj. Lees Smith called the meeting to order, and Rev. T. N. Boyle, D. D. delivered the invocation.
 Gov. Vim. Stone was then intro. duced as chairman of the meeting and delivered an address of welcome in behalf of the state.
 At the conclusion of Gov Stones address. President Mckinley was in troduced, and after the applause had subsided. he gave the gallant Tenth the welcome of the nation, ana thanked them for the service they haQ so nobly rendered their country an6 humanity.
 swords and Medals.
 Congressman John Dalzell followed in an eloquent address, and on behall of the citizens of western Pennsyl. vania, presented each of the commis. stoned officers a sword, the chaplain a loving cup, and every man in the regiment a beautiful medal. The pres. ents were received by Col. Barnett CT behalf of the officers and men. Gen Wesley Merritt was then introduced and made an address on behalf of the army.
 After benediction by Rev. Dr. A. H Lucas, tie regiment was marched to the Park race track, where | sumpt. uous rcpast was served, and then they were finally dismissed.
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