New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-04
THE JOURNEY RESUMED.
INCIDENTS OF THE PRESIDENTS TRIP
FROM PITTSFIELD TO BRIDGEPORT.
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Bridgeport, Conn, Sept 3--Delayed three
quarters OF an hour by the accident, the Presi-
dent continued his journey according 10 the pro-
gramme He rode in another carriage but it
was easy to see there had been an accident.
Silk hats were dented and broken. and the we'll
croomed heads of the men in the first carriage
we're SCARED and bruised. But the Presidents
spirit was again normal. His courage through
out the days experience was remarkable and.
except for the death of Craig he would have
laughed the affair off one Of the little Incl
dents Of the trip
I'm glad yoI were not injured more" some
one said, as his carriage. drawn this time by
two horses. approached the Aspinwall Hotel.
near Lerox.
Il am not injured at all" said the President.
But the bruise he received his cheek had
puffed UP until it was very noticeable. The
swollen skin under his right eye was turning
black Reaching the portico Of the hotel. he
was greeted by a small company Of people.
The President remained here only long enough
to say:
We have had . sad accident. One Of our
party. a faithful friend. has been killed and our
driver hurt, undoubtedly fatally You will
easily understand that under the circumstances
! cannot address YOU fully as I appreciate your
kindness in gathering here to meet me.
THANKS FOR POPULAR SYMPATHY.
Going a short distance further the President
arrived ar the Hotel Curtis. in Lenox, where he
was greeted by Francis e Leupp. Here the
people could hardly refrain from cheering, but
the President spoke briefly Of the accident,
thanked the assembage for the hearty recep-
ton accorded TO him. and then started for
Stockbrdge-
At this place the special train was standing
on the track awaiting the coming of the party
Carria ges filed the road The station platform
was crowded with people who came to sec the
President when he said goodby to the Berkshire
Hills of Massachusetts
At this point the twenty mile coaching ride
ended. The President had this to say:
/ presume you have heard that our party
has met with accident in which man WAS
killed Therefore l shall not make a formal
speech here. and you will appreciate why I
will ask you not to cheer applaud. Mr.
Craig was one of the most faithful men I ever
knew. My children fairly Worshiped him
Before leaving Stockbridge the Chief Of Police
of Pittsfeld. who had accompanied the Presi-
Dental party, informed those on the train that
the crew of the motor car had been locked up in
jail.
The Presidents train started from this point
about 1870 p. m, leaving behind the scene of
the disaster
Arriving at Great harrington at 2:30 n m
only fifteen minutes behind schedule time the
President stood on the rear platform of his
coach and explained to about two thousand peo-
pie that the accident at Pittsheld prevented him
from addressing them as he had intended to do
Such remembrance of the dead Secret Service
man seemed 10 impress his audience. He added
to his remarks here that he had come to be OK
ceedngIy fond OF Craig; that he admired his
rugged honesty, and appreciated his untring
faithfulness.
At New-MiIford he spoke again TO small
audience. Here he thanked the Grand Army
and the railroad men who came to greet him
and spoke again of Craig's good qualities
From this point the train sped on rapidlv IN
Bridgeport President Roosevelt remained in
the drawing room of the coach and talked To
members of the party about the accident He
had luncheon as usual, and inclined TO
laugh about his black eye. His cheek Continues
10 swell Whenever he saw even half dozen
people standing at station he left his friends
in the car TO go out on the platform and at
least raise his denied hat in recognition of
their cheers.
In the Presidents career. marked as II has
been with adventures he has probably never
been nearer death than he was TODAY excent
of course, on the battlefield OF San Juan Hill.
ARRIVAL AT BRIDGEPORT,
The train arrived at Bridgeport at $40 u. m.
It was here that the Presidents party and tho
train crew parted The end of the trim was
near President Roosevelt thanked the railroad
crew--cooks. porters and every one about the
train-for their courtesy to him He assured
them that he had enjoyed having every mem,
Der OF the party with him.
The President was met at the train b,, q "a
ceptlon committee headed by Mavor Dennis
Mulvihill and escorted Immediately To an auto
mobile for tour of seven miles through the
streets of the city. guard of honor consistinr
Of seven thousand men, representing all the fac
tories OF this city, formed a remarkable feature
or the demonstration here. These men wore
badges of red, white and blue ribbon ava r,ero
drawn up in line on both sides Of the streets