The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-03

but Captain Neal was determined that his
men shuld have a much needed rest
Since their first appearance IN the hotel
there have been repeated demands for
more music and whenever the uniforms
of the band men are seen, the wearers
are asked whether the band viii soon
play. After the first days exercises at
the exposition grounds. the band secured
quarters at the Lindell and each man
has been thoroughly enjoying the entire
event.
Prominent in Parade.
1t has been stated that during the pro-
gress of the immense parade viewed By
President Roosevelt that he gave the
Oklahoma men more consideration than
those, from the states interested in the
exposition The band and three COM
panies of militia passed the reviewing
stand in a splendid manner. and cheer
after cheer went up for Oklahoma. The
cry was ''Hurrah for Oklahoma" and
the heart of each Oklahoman was stirred
when he heard the applause OF the multi
applause. The men were wearied after
tude.
Governor Ferguson and his staff rode
to the exposition grounds in carriages.
in the presidents party. They occupied
positions on the reviewing stand and were
prominent in the affairs of the day. Re
| gardiess of the pomp and splendor of the
| occasion, Oklahoma's governor was as
though he were in his office at the capi-
| toll of the territory.
It has been a great week for Oklahoma
and one which they will never forget
| Every person who attended the oed'ca-
tory ceremonies will be here some time
during the progress of the exposition to
| view what is now only the beginning.
Trip to ST. Louis.
The Frisco system, placed at the dis
position of Oklahofnans at Oklahoma City
what is considered one of the finest
special trains ever sent out of the terri
| tory It was made up of three Pullmans,
| one cafe and observation car, three chair
| cars and baggage cars. There We're $50
| people on the train and il the trip had
| to be made again. accommodations for
more people would be arranged for. The
| trip from Oklahoma City TO ST. Louis
was made in fast time, probably a record
breaker for so heavy train over that
part of the F'risco's system. Every Frisco
employee was alert, looking to the COM
| fort Of the Oklahoma party and nothing
i was lacking.
| The train was appropriately decorated
with banners and bunting and during
| the progress of the entire trip the special
attracted much attention. The making
| I'D of the party was in charge of the
| Frisco's representative in Oklahoma, John
| II. Grother. and he personally saw TO the
| ARRANGEMENTS during the entire trip.
| In this work he was assisted by Frank
Anderson, Of the freight department
| Anderson is we'll known in Oklahoma
| and the two men, Grother and Anderson,
made things lively for the party.
The Pullman used by the governor and
his immediate party, is known as Okla
houna.' The other Pulimans were
| Pulaski and Westlake, all splendid cars,
finely equipped Conductor F. G. Cow
had charge of the train out Of OKLA
| homa. Brakeman Amber assisting him.
Engineer Buckley sent the train safely
out of the territory, driving his monster
engine at more than an ordinary rate OF
| speed. The cafe and observation car was
in charge of Steward c. Witt and the
Oklahoma party did not lack for good
things TO eat.
Mrs Ferguson and the party of ladies
| with her. were presented with a large
bouquet of carnations after leaving Okla
homa City. with the compliments OF Sec
rotary William Grimes. They were sent
down from Guthrie and proved TO be 4
pleasant surprise. Mrs. Ferguson saw 70
It that her friends shared in her gift and
carnations were in evidence everywhere
on the train.
On Stand With Roosevelt.
Many Oklahomans had prominent posi-
lions on the reviewing stand occupied by
President Roosevelt during the progress
of the parade to the exposition grounds
in the exercises Of the first day. These
persons had ample opportunity to closely
observe the man so nue. admired by
Oklahomans and to see in detail parace
that will probably never be equaled dur
ing the entire exposition.
Shawnee Represented.
George E. McKinnis, of Shawnee. was
one of the speakers at the international
Good Roads association here this week
Mr. McKfnnis made hit in his speech
and stated that Oklahoma was in line
for good roads. but wanted to be placed
| in position whereby IL might have stat
on the fiag Of the Union. A number Of
other Oklahomans delegates appointed by
Governor Ferguson. were In attendance
at the convention.
Ex-Governor Seay.
Ex-Governor A J. Seay. formerly
, I from Missouri has been telling hi:
, friends of the state and the historic city
Of st. Louis. He never tires Of the sub
feet and Is one of the Okiahomans VIII
has attracted much attention in and
. around the Lindell Oklahomans cal
, him the grand old man from Kingfisher
, ! and when interrogated they tel Of n:
years OF service in the territory
cade, Horner and Miles.
Cash NJ Cade of Shawnee and Harr,
Herner of Enid. were two occupants OF
carriage which moved opposite 70 the ont
used by General Miles I'm the big parade
! The two men We're guests Of St Loul
, parties and now have an opportunity o
, telling how they and General Miles wer'
t cheered during the progress OF tn
= parade.
r An Affair of Honor.
\ when the Oklahoma Cavalry band wa
g playing in front Of the Lindell the othe
day. one Oklshoman stated when the
concluded one selection that the bans
men seemed and played like white men
: Another Oklahoraan who did not knoS
= ! the first man. rerlied. I'D have yo'
: understand. sir that they are whit
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