Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-29


DIES MONIES. Ia, April 2s.-Cspecial.)-
Every foot Of available room, IN and around
the depot was occupied by people this af-
ternoon when the train bearing President
Roosevelt arrived in the city. 1t was with
the utmost difficulty that the police and
militia we're enabled to keep the people
back so that the movements Of the presi-
Dental party would not be %hampered. Each
and every individual in the throng APP
peared to be making the effort to cheer
louder and longer than HIS neighbor, and
to this was added the din Of cannon and the
contribution Of every bell and whistle in
the city which was in commission.
The first portion of his stay was taken
up Wit a drive about the city. One of the
first points of interest to be passed was
Drake university and here the entire stu
dent body was lined up and gave the presl-
dent a rousing reception. In addition to
the students there were many other people
ovid upon the college campus, which
was black with humanity, as was in fact,
the sides of the street all along the line Of
march.
Wherever the line of march took the
president and party past or near a school
the children were lined up and from none
did he receive a heartier greeting than from
the little ones, and for none did he show
a greater appreciation.
The entire city was handsomely decor
ated with flags and bunting and contrasted
with the delicate green of the young grass
and young leaves Just putting forth on the
trees In the residence section composed a
pretty picture. in fact, Des Molnes never
looked better in its history.
One of the pleasant Incidents OF the visit
was tho OraaapfaffnR hv tho UT,tz- -.
employees of a large floral key TO the city.
At the auditorium and all along the route
the presidential carriage was loaded with
flowers.
The line Of march originally consisted OF
a drive OF several miles through the bust
ness and residence sections Of the city.
The'hrst stopping place was at the audi
forum, which was filled with members OF
the Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine and their
friends. Here the president was introduced
by Hon. LATE Young, who made the speech
At Philadelphia nominating the president
for the vice presidency. After a stop of a
few moments the presidential party was
driven to the state house grounds and here
the president delivered in the open air a
speech to 10000 people. He was introduced
by Congressman J. A T. Hull. Immedi-
ately at the conclusion Of the address he
was driven to his train and departed fol
oskaloosa, where the next stop was made
Dedicates r.. M. O.. A.. Building.
osKALoosA, Ia, April 2s.-The presi.
dent arrived at Oskaloosa at $3.50 D. a.
half an hour lete. The local arrangement
for the reception were admirable and thu
big crowd was easily managed by thre,
companies OF militia. The president, Gov
ernor Cummins, Secretary Shaw, Congress
mar Lacey, Mayor Williams and members
OF the local reception committee entere,
carriages and surrounded by a mounte,
guard were driven rapidly from the rail
way station to the business part of tn
city, where the new Young Mems Christian
association building was dedicated by tn,
president In a ten-minute speech.
He spoke on the good work done by tn,
association and the necessity for mora
and upright young men. Crowds filled al
streets through which the president passe,
and the street where the Young Men
Christian Association building is locate,
was TANNED.
The president was driven rapidly from
the Young Mems Christian Association
building TO the railway station and departe
for ottumva Immediately.
Root 10 Accompany President.
WASHINGTON, April 2s. secretar
Root today received a telegram fror
President Roosevelt asking him to &C
company the presidential party throug
Kansas. The secretary has accepted an
will 90 as far as he can, saving enoug
time to he present at the militia gatherin