The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1902-03-07

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re that could be seen for miles, the
aze of hundreds Of torches, the spar
lie of myriads OF electric lights. and
The cheers of thousands OF people
made up the first taste OF Chlcago's
hospitality that was given Prince Hen
ry upon his arrival in this city Mon.
day evening, His train arrived at the
depot at 80 o'clock, and from there.
after he had been formally welcomed
by Mayor Harrison and the members
of the general reception COMMITTEES.
Prince Henry rode through the streets
packed with dense multitude, whose
cheers compelled the distinguished
visitor to bow continually TO right and
left.
At the door OF the Auditorium hotel
the prince was met by F. w Rice and
Milward Adams, Of the banquet com
mittee, and escorted to the second
floor OF the hotel The other guests
followed each under the escort OF
local committeeman. and all were
shown TO their rooms at once The
prince was in his room but few min.
utos when Mr.. Rice and Mr Adams
called for him and the party. followed
by the members OF the princes suite,
went at once to the banquet hall
There were but three toasts offered.
the first being by Mr Rice who pro.
posed the health Of Prince Henry. 1t
was drunk amid loud cheers and be.
fore onethird Of the guests. who had
risen en- masse to drink his health, had
sunk into their seats. the prince was
on his feet Il propose the health Of
the president OF the United States
he called in ringing tones and up
came the banqueters once more and
the health of President Roosevelt was
drained in hearty fashion. Mayor Har.
rison then rose from his seat Long
live the emperor of Germany. he call.
cd, holding his glass high
II was shortly after o'clock when
the prince and his suite entered their
carriages at the Auditorium hotel for
their drive to the armory AT the
armory, 5000 people, most of them
born in the fatherland or descendants
OF those who had been, were gathered
to meet him AS the prince entered
the hall, the great orchestra Of more
than 100 pieces burst forth in the ma
tional anthem OF Germany. While
this was being played the prince and
AS suite were escorted to the balcony
on the second floor that had been re,
served for them. The anthem con
cluded, there was another outburst OF
cheers from the great throng within
the walls that was re-eChoed by the
immense crowd outside.
As soon as he thought the time had
arrived In which the voices OF his
chorus could be heard above the great
cheers. Conductor Ehrhorn waved his
baton. and with one voice the chorus
started upon The True German
Heart"
AT the conclusion OF the song Chair
man T ]. lefens read an address Of
welcome to Prince Henry At the
conclusion OF the address there was q
renewal OF the cheers and then 4
pause to await the reply OF the prince
The chorus, accompanied by the or
ohestra, then rendered The Prayel
Before the Battle" in a manner tha
won the applause of the visitors, anC
they applauded with enthusiasm. tn,
prince leading in the manifestation
Of pleasure. An original poem @at
then read by F l.. Cause.
The orchestra struck up again will
stirring strains of the Battle Hymn
OF the Republic sung by the mem
bers OF the ladies choral society. Al
instant later when with scarcely al
lnstants pause, the music swung int
THE Star Spangled Banner" instant
ly every man and woman In the hal
was standing, the prince and the mem
bers OF his suite rising also, The frs
notes of the song we're utterly lost IL
the wild cry of delight that rang ou
as the old war song was heard. Thi
died away in an instant and then will
i, force that seemed TO shake the yer.
roof itself, the entire audience follow
, ed the orchestra with the words OF tn
, song.
!, The chief event of the stay OF tn
, prince In Chicago Was the grand bal
held Monday night in the Auditorium
, II was perhaps the most magnifoen
social event ever witnessed In thi
city, surprising even the great ba
given in honor OF Adm. Dewey tw
=, yea!s ago,
Milwaukee. Wis, March 5.-Milwal
!. kee was host to Prince Henry Of Pru
4 sia for six hours Tuesday evening an
4 gave him reception that was hlghl
enthusiastic and an entertainment thu
was UNIQUE. His special train can
a at 4 O'Clock and at 10 was away agai
a on the long trip to Niagara and Ne
England. The Intervening time WI
nll given over TO the reception an
entertainment OF the royal visitor.
, began with drive through busine.
: and residential districts in review b
., fore a crowd that numbered 10000
- Then there was a public reception
- which Gov. Robert La Toilette ar
Mayor David s. Rose voiced the OF
II cial welcomes and the united singlr
, societies raised their voices in nigh,
y chorus. There was also a splend
:, Illuminating and a thrilling night r,
ar OF the Milwaukee Are department. |.
!, ter there was a BANQUET at which Il
~ prince met the leading citizens of Il
oity ond stato