Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-04

Of the governor, and scores Of others.
Brilliant Spectacle Presented
The members Of. the committee had been
In their places about fifteen minutes when
the notes of a bugle cali were heard from
the entrance to the ball room, a second
later a glitter Of gold lace and the flash
OF decorations and then in a long line the
prince and the members Of HIS suite, with
their escort, came slowly forward toward
the waiting line Of brilliantly dressed wo-
men. The entrance Of the prince into the
hail was marked with the s~trictest for
mahty and the presentation to Mrs. Har-
rison. his oficial hostess, was made in a
manner as quiet as It was dignihed.
AS soon as all the visitors had been pre-
scented to the ladies selected for their es-
cort the prince took Mrs. Harrison to the
head OF the line and Immediately began
to promenade around the hall, stopping
when he reached the front Of the royal box.
Az this moment the large orchestra, al
most hidden from view by a forest Of
growing palms and flowers, changed the
march into the waltz my Fiancee."
The prince entered his box, escorting
Mrs. Harrison to the seat of honor beside
him. and watching the dancing of several
hundred couples with interest.
Holds Private Levee.
Until nearly midnight the prince re-
NAMED in his box, exchanging pleasant
words with all who came to meet him and
producing a most pleasant impression by
his pleasing and democratic manners. He
was then informed by Chairman Palmer
Of the ball committee that supper was
ready for him whenever he wished to go
to 1t. AT a signal Mr.. Palmer, the menu
bers Of the ball and floor committee then
began to clear the aisles leading to the
supper room, several members Of the naval
reserve, who had been stationed about the
hall assisting in the work. The guests all
rose and remained standing as the prince
followed by all the members of his suite
and the members Of the reception COM
mittee, passed between two long lines of
men and handsomely gowned women on
their way to the supper room. In the fine
arts building, which adjoins the Auditor
ium on the north.
Here, at the request Of the prince, all
formality was laid aside and for fully an
hour before he retired to his apartments
he met and spoke to several hundred peo-
pie. The distinguished guest was plainly
delighted at the opportunity to mingle with
hosts in this way and took full advantage
OF It.
messuBe from PRESIDENT.
During the day Mayor Harrison received
the regrets Of the president and Mrs. Rooee-
welt at their inability to grace the Prince
Henry ball with their presence. The mis-
sive was as follows:
WHITE HOUSE, WARRINGTON.
March S.-The president and Mrs. Roose-
welt regret their inability to accept the
courteous invitation of the city OF Chicago
t9 be present at a ball in honor q his royal
Monday evening, March g. 1902.
Day I'm st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, March s.-Prince Henry
stopped In st. Louis nearly four hours this
forenoon, and during that time he was kept
busy following out the program laid down
for his entertainment by the local commit
tee. From the time he entered Union sta
ton until his departure for Chicago, the
royal visitor received a constant ovation.
He made a splendid impression and his re-
marks and bearing showed that he was
| pleased with all he saw as well as the re-
\ ception accorded him. In the only address
delivered here by him the prince reiterated
the statement made in New York that his
mission to this country was to cement the
friendly bonds between Germany and the
United States, a-s ~
Mayor Wells, presented Prince Henry
with a superb .easket of sterling silver,
ornamented with insignia and trimmings
Of gold, containing the address Of welcome
by Mayor Wells.
Prince Speaks Briefly. ,
To this address the prince responded
briefly. Carriages were then taken by the
party, which was driven through the beau
tiful residence section of the west end into
Forest park and to the waiting train, which
had been hauled there for their convenience.
At IL o'clock the train left for Chicago.
When the special train Of Prince Henry
steamed into Union station at 7:07 a. m. II
was greeted with the whistles Of factories
and locomotives and the cheers Of thou
sands gathered to catch a glimpse of Ger
man royalty. AS the train stopped in the
center OF the station 1t was boarded by DR.
Rielof, the German consul, and Mayor
Wells. The prince was greeted by DR.
Rieloff, who introduced Mayor Wells. After
the exchange of a few words between them
Mayor Wells escorted Prince Henry from
the train. through double lines formed by
the members Of the reception committee
and specially picked officers Of the police
force, to the grand waiting room Of tbs
station on the second floor.
Everywhere were to be seen the German
and American colors intertwined In the
decorations that had been put up with Q
lavish hand.
Rear Admiral Robley Evans, who was Of
the party, attracted almost as much atten'
tion as did the prince himself.
When the entire party has assembled II
the brilliantly lighted grand hall Of thu
station Mayor Wells with a few words
handed the prince an ohicial address O.
welcome, engra 7ed on a scroll OF parch.
rnent.
City Extends Welcome.
In behalf of the city of 81. Louis I bic
you a hearty welcome to their city. 4
Is our desire that your brief visit witt
us be as agreeable to you as it will bs
to those who have the honor of entertain'
ing you, and that you will carry back 4
the great country yeu represent pleasant
rscollections OF this city by the Father o.
ST. Louis has had the changes Of for.
tune and history unusual to cities In this
country. During the last hundred years
IL has been under the dominion OF threS
iags and has passed In peaceful transitioI
from Spanish to French, and from French
to American sOvereigpty..
Situated upon the border land between
the north and south and the east and
west. It's people. are drawn from and arr
representative of every section of tht
country. Indeed, from every quarter OF the
globe have they come, and especially here
land and speaking your own Jongue
From whatever section OF this country
they made ave come, from whatever lanC
beyond our borders, they come today will
one accord to Join In this welcome, for II
- a~nressior ~ ~ slncor.