The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-07

Chicago, March 4-The Chicago
(which Prince Henry, OF Prussia, saw
last night by the glare of many lights
was presented TO him today by the
clearer light of the sun. The welcome
which he received last night was re-
peated and emphasized and he was
given further opportunity to enjoy his
expressed desire to meet American
citizens at close range During the day
he listened to an address from the
Central Bund Of st. Paul, placed a
wreath on the Lincoln monument in
Lincoln park and enjoyed a luncheon
and reception at the GesmdnIa Club.
The presentation of the address by
Governor Van SAINT, OF Minnesota,
was the first detail Of the days official
programme. The prince received the
governor and a committee accompany
ing him in his private parlor after he
had eaten breakfast.
The prince having two hours at his
the city would best please him. The
first stop was made at the magnificent
new building of the Illinois Trust and
Savings bank. President John J.
Mitchell showed the prince through
the institution. The rookery, one o.
the city's finest office buildings was
next visited. The prince visited the
wholesale and retail districts and the
public library.
At IL o'clock Prince Henry was
driven to Lincoln park. \ dense crowd
was crushed about the sombre statue
of the great emancipation when the
prince and his encourage came upon
the scene. Cries of 'Hock Ger Kaiser
and "Hurrah for Heinrich" were num-
crous. making a thundrols volume or
welcoming sound. The prince was all
gravity as he entered the plot OF
clearly swept ground surrounding the
monument and laid at the feet of the
image OF the martyred president the
laurel token nj respect. The whole
ceremony lasted but a few moments.
The prince and his official party
quickly re-entered their carriages and
started for the GermanIa Club. trans
formed. IOr the occasion. into bit OF
the Fatherland.
At the club house luncheon was
served to a limited number of guests.
The usual healths were drunk. that to
Prince Henry being proposed by Harry
RubenS. Prince Henry responded very
briefly in German. When the prince
concluded glasses were waved in the
air while three lusty "Hochs" were
given. Then a picked chorus from the
Naennerchor sang "Neber Hoch'' and
~Trink Lied" The next song was My
Old Kentucky Home"
II heard that south" said the prince
to Mayor Harrison: Il like it," and
then he sent request that the song
Tn1 ic hnfn hn G
bled guests, with much clinking Of
glasses burst into For He's a Jolly
Good Fellow
When the luncheon was finished
president Fischer este1rted the prince to
the ball room where the prince re-
ceived those who had taken luncheon
with him.
1t was during this reception that one
of the most pleasing Incidents of tn.
day took place. President Fischer. on
behalf OF the ladies or the club. pre-
sented the prince with a magnificent
Princess Irene. The prince thanked
the women in behalf of the princess.
declaring that no Incident of his visit
had pleased him more and that he was
sure the princess, his wife. would
cherish 1t always among her treasures.
The prince was driven from the Ger
nania Club to the Union depot.
Crowds, as usual. lined both sides of
the streets. At the depot he thanked
Mayor Harrison for the pleasure his
reception in Chicago had given him.
At o'clock p. III. the Chicago Mil
waukee and st. Paul special train re-
served for his highness and suite left
the station. The prince stood on the
rear platform waving farewell to the
assembled multitude.
Milwaukee, Wis, March mil
wauke was host TO Prince Henry OF
Prussia, for six hours this evening end
gave him reception that was highly
enthusiastic and an entertainment
that was unique. His special train
came at o'clock and at 10 o'clock was
away again on the long run TO Niagara
and New ENGLAND