Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
PRINCE IN THE WEST

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darkness. yet the course into, through and
out Of the city, was enlivened by cheers
all along the way. Considering the short
ness of the reception, 1t surpassed anything
ever witnessed in this city.
Joke on Committee.
PORTAGE, Pa, March IAN amusing in
cident occurred as the princes train ar
rived at Altoona, where the FIRST stop since
leaving Washington was made. The prince
had arisen some time before and for the
first time since his arrival in the country
was dressed as a civilian. He wore a gray
tweed sack suit and a black derby hat. He
was standing on the platform OF his car
when the committee fled up. and the first
man bumped into him before he saw him.
Apologizing. the man asked to be taken to
Prince Henry. The prince smiled, bowed
and said: II am Prince Henry"
The committee looked embarrassed, but
recovering their composure went through
the ceremony Of greeting. The prince
thanked him and then went outside to AXE
in the cheers Of the large crowd. A band
was also on and and filled the rest of the
ten minutes with q serenade Of popular
music. There was q rousing cheer as the
train steamed out Of the depot. After
breakfast the prince got his promised ride
through the mountains In the cab Of an
engine. A stop was made at Lilly, and, ao-
companied by Lieutenant Commander Egidy
and George w. Boyd of the Pennsylvania
railroad. he walked forward and climbed
into the engine. ]. w. Gilchrist was at the
throttle as engineer and the hreman was
H. G. Palmer. The prince shook hands with
them and taking the engineers seat d.
rected that the train be sent ahead. The
run was through a wild section of the ALE
gheny mountains and the prince was very
enthusiastic over the ride and the scenery.
4 In the Cab.
JoHNSTOwN, Pa, March Prince
Henry's special was held at Portage for one
hour and fifty minutes until the wreckage
ahead was cleared away and 1t was IL
o'clock before 1t was again motion. Prince
Henry, who spent most Of the time in his
private car, again went forward and re-en-
tered the engine. He hurried forward as
he neared the engine and Mr.. Boyd Of the
Pennsylvania railroad. who was with him,
said: ''There is no hurry, sir; a X your
time to get In"
II do not wish to keep you waiting" an
swered the prince as he jumped into the
cab. The special was run by the wreck at
slow speed and the prince leaned from this
cab window, watching the burning cars as
he passed. Clear of the wreck, the speed
Of the train was greatly increased, and the
train officials expressed the hope that they
would be able to make up most Of the time
lost before the end of the day.
As the prince returned to the car he
laughted at the sport Of his ride through
the mountains and said that he had had q
splendid time.
Greeted at Columbus.
COLUMBUS, O., March 1.-The reception
to Prince Henry in this city was very cor
dial. Thousands of people crowded the
passage way leading to the station, which
overlooked the tracks, and thousands more
were scattered along the tracks of the
Pennsylvania railroad for some distance on
either side Of the station. Extreme pre-
cautions were taken to prevent the crowds
from surrounding the train. The gates to
the main portion of the depot was closed
and only passengers to whom passes had
been issued were admitted.
The train bearing the prince and his
party was scheduled to arrive at 4;20 p. m,
but did not reach Columbus until 5:25. The
crowds waited patiently, however. In the
growing darkness for a glimpse Of the dis
tinguished visitor. As the train pulled into
the station a band struck up the Star
Spangled Banner" the strains OF which
melted into Der Wacht Am Rhine"
Governor lash Meets Him.
A cheer went up from the crowds and the
prince, who had stepped out on the rear
platform, raised his cap. Governor Nash,
Lieutenant Governor Nippert, Mayor Hin
kle and a crowd Of 100 representative busi-
ness men OF the city were on hand to re-
ceive the party. The governor, lieutenant
governor and Hon. John p. Outhwaite,
chairman Of the Board Of Trade committee,
boarded the car and were presented to,Am-
bassador Won Holleben. who in turn pre-
scented them to the prince by Consul Pol
lier. Governor Nash welcomed the prince
in behalf of the state. He said:
In behalf of the people of Ohio I thank
you for the visit which you are making to
our state. For the people of the great
German empire and for its distinguished
emperor, your brother, we have the ut
most good will and friendship. We trust
that your stay with us will be full OF
pleasure and happiness.
Mr.. Cultivate then spoke for the Board
Of Trade and the citizens of Columbus.
Prince Speaks Briefly.
The prince responded briefly. saying:
Wherever 1 have been in Ohio 1 nave
been met by a large crowd of people and
treated with the utmost kindness. / am
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