River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-03-13
1T NATIONS BIRTHPLACE
Prince Henry Visits Philadelphia
and Sees Points Of Historic
Interest.
HEARTY WELCOME ACCORDED VISITOR.
Hall, the "CradIe of Liberty" Is
Brief i'm Order That Adequate Time
Might Be Spent in Inspection of
Cramps Shipyard.

Philadelphia, March 11.-Prince
Henry of Prussia finished his Ameri-
can tour in this city Monday and for
the brief space of five hours was the
guest of this municipality. His re-
ception was most cordial and his well
come heartfelt. From the moment
when the special train bearing the
imperial visitor steamed into the
Pennsylvania railroad station the
popular demonstration was hearty
and spontaneous.
The programme covering the flying
visit of Prince Henry was carried out
as planned, in a manner befitting the
dignity of the royal visitor.
Enthusiastic welcome.
Prince Henry arrived in this city
at 1920 o'clock, the special train
having made the run from New York
in exactly two hours. Broad street
station contained probably the
largest crowd in it's history and the
first appearance of the prince as he
alighted from the private car "Colum-
bia'' was the signal for an ovation
which was continuous as long as the
distinguished guest remained in
sight of the multitudes gathered to
extend a popular welcome.
The prince was met at the railroad
station by the citizens reception COM
mittee headed by Mayor Samuel f.
Ashbridge. After shaking hands with
the mayor the prince was introduced
to the other members of the commit
tee Then, with Mayor Ashbridge on
his left and Chief Wilkie, of the Sc
cret service, attending him on the
right, he walked through the roped-
off passageway to the street, where
carriages were in waiting, Admiral
Evans, the princes suite, and the re-
ception committee following The
first and second troops, Philadelphia
city cavalry in command of Capt.
John c. Groome, acted as official es
cort and two battalions of mounted
policemen headed and brought up
the rear of the procession.
visit to City Hall.
The city hall is located directly OPP
posite Broad street station and the
building was circled in order to give
the prince a better opportunity of
viewing the architectural beauties of
the huge structure.
Five minutes after his arrival
Prince Henry stood in the mayors
reception room which had been sim
ply and tastefully decorated with
flowers and the American and Ger
man colors. Mayor Ashbridge ex-
tended the freedom of the city to the
royal visitor and presented to the
prince a handsome album containing
his address of welcome beautifully
engrossed.
Prince Henry made a brief re-
Spouse. He said:
"This is but another of the many
acts of kindness that have been ex-
tended to me in this country. / as
sure you that / deeply appreciate it. l
thank YOU for the freedom of the
city which you have given me, and
for this handsome souvenir, which /
shall preserve. Again | thank you"
At the "CradIc of Liberty"
lie then shook hands with the
mayor. From the city hall the prince
was escorted to Independence hall.
Owing to lack of time the stop at the
"Cradle of Liberty was very short.
The prince alighted from his car
rage, and accompanied by the mayor
and Admiral Evans, hurried through
the historic old building. The party
then proceeded to Cramps ship yard.
Inspect Russian Cruiser.
Prince Henry and party reached
Cramps ship yard at 11:25 and were
received by Charles III. Cramp. After
viewing the battleship Maine, the
prince was taken on board the Rus
sian cruiser Retvizan. He was re-
ceived by Capt z. NJ. Spchensnovitch
and al the officers in full uniform
with the sailors lined up alongside
the rail. The distinguished visitor
was shown all over the ship from the
upper deck to the engine room. After
leaving the Retvizan he was shown
through the ship yard. Prince Henry
manifested great interest in the inn
mense yards, especially in the ma
chine shop. The party left the yard
at 1905 for the Union League.
Philadelphia, March II. = Prince
Henry and party left at 1885 over the
Pennsylvania road for New York.
Five Miners Burned in Explosion.
South McAlester. /. r., March IL