Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-04-26

President Roosevelt will find typical
western welcome awaiting him at the por-
tails of the Gate City tomorrow afternoon
when his special train arrives at sos over
the Union Pacific from Fremont. During
the brief period of his presence in the city
he will be kept busy witnessing the cordial
and patriotic demonstrations In his behalf
and will in turn give the people Of Omaha
the pleasure OF listening to one of his
characteristic addresses, for the speech at
the Coliseum in the evening is to be one
OF the most notable made by the president
on his present tour. The fact that misfor-
tune deprived Omaha OF the privilege Of
entertaining the president last fall during
her Ak-Sar-Ben festivities after every
preparation for his presence had been made.
serves to stimulate the interest and anx-
iety over his coming Monday though in
city and section where the president is so
particularly popular no such disappoint-
ment as that of last fall was needed to
arouse enthusiasm.
The president will only be at the disposal
of Omaha about five hours. for he will fol-
low the rule he laid down at the beginning
of this tour of retiring In his private car
at 10 o'clock or as near thereafter as pos
sible. From the Union Station he will be
escorted through the business thorough
fares of the city after the reception at the
depot, thence to the Omaha club, where he
will dine at $780, And at he will be at
the Coliseum to deliver his address. From
there he goes directly to the presidential
train which leaves the city at a. m. for
| Iowa.
Mayor Issues Proclamation.
whether nature does her part or not
Omaha is determined to do its share to
insure a successful event. The mayor of
the city and the chief of police, very i'm
portant oficials, especially under such cir
cumstances as this, have taken leading
parts in the appropriate and salutary dis
charge OF afairs. Mayor Moores yesterday
issued this special appeal to the citizens
of Omaha:
Mayors once. April 25-To the Citizens
Of Omaha: Next Monday our city is to
have the privilege of entertaining the
president OF the United States President
Roosevelt is a man whom all loyal citizens
regardless OF party will delight to honor.
trust that every business house along the
streets to be traversed by the presidential
party will be decorated with flags and
bunting next Monday. and that all our citi-
zens will appropriately decorate their
homes in like manner. Let us give Presi-
QeuL hOOb6NGl d true htblHin HclSOh9s
FRANK Z. MooREs. Mayor"
Decorations Already In sight.
As early as yesterday afternoon people
had begun to respond TO the appeal OF the
mayor for decorations. Not only will the
business streets along which the president
passes present a gala sight. but the depots
will be profusely decked in the national
colors and the large Coliseum, where the
} president speaks at night, will be set on
in the most elaborate and appropriate
manner
At the Union depot President Roosevelt
and party will be met by Mayor Frank Z.
Moores, Senator Mllard, Senator Dietrich
Governor Mickey General Henderson. Con
gressman G. NJ. Hitchcock, tha board OF
, Ak-sar- Ben governors and ex-Congressmar
d. H. Mercer. This reception COMMITTEES
: will then escort him 10 the Omaha club
/ after he has been welcomed to the city by
the mayor Eleven carriages will form
the line OF march from the depot TO the
7 Omaha club. Nearly one hour win be
spent on the ride to the club, where the
president dimes with a number OF represen-
tative citizens at $50,
The Presidents Dinner.
This menu has been arranged for the
! dinner:
Cams Celery
1 Consomme Royalle. PIN Olas
Soft Shell Grabs Tartare Sauce.
: Parisiennc Potato.
. Sweet Breads. Martini Cocktail
, Macedonia Chateau Y'Quem.
Imperial Punch. Ayala Brut
n Cream de Apricot
: Omaha Club Snipe.
Sweet Potatoes Sauffre. Fried Hominy
Arlichoke Salad.
4 Pate de Foie Gras Saited Almonds
T Nesselrode Pudding. Assorted Cake
Small Coffee.
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