The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-19
Mr.. Mitchell Expresses Pleasure at
Hearty Greeting Given Him by
People Of All Classes.
NO EVIDENCES OF FATIGUE
WEARING DAYS IN ANTHRACITE RE-
GION HAVE LEFT NO MARKS.
Miners President May Return East
Before Close of ConventiOn-De-
tails of the Reception.

President John Mitchell. of the United
Mine Workers of North America, returned
to Indianapolis yesterday afternoon. after
an absence of several months in Pennsyl-
vania. where he directed the great anthra-
cite coal strike and more recently the min
ers side of the investigation of the arbitra-
tion commission.
Mr.. Mitchell. accompanied by Prof. Frank
Warner lecturer on sociology and economies
in the University of Pennsylvania and Miss
Elizabeth Morris. the secretary OF the
labor leader. arrived I'm the city over Penn
sylvania train No. from the East at AIS
o. o'clock-fifty-ffve minutes behind schedule
time. He was escorted to the city from
Greenfield. Ind. by delegation of citizens.
representatives of the laboring organiza-
tions of the city and a committee from
Lodge No. 13, Benevolent and Protective
Order Of Elks. of this city, of which he is a
member.
Mr.. Mitchell in appearance is much more
rugged and healthy than when he was I'm
the city at the last miners conference Of
their organization. His actions are vigor-
Gus and his complexion clear and rosy. He
seems to have borne the great strain he has
been under for several months well, and
shows not in the least the appearance of a
man who has labored under great mental
stress during an epoch of much Importance
in coal miners history.
MAY RETURN EAST
Mr.. Mitchell is undecided how long L.
will remain In the city. Unless nothing
extraordinary happens in Philadelphia ara
nothing more than of ordinary importance
is brought before the commission I will
stay in indianapolis throughout the ses-
sions of the convention. II is not likely that
will return to Philadelphia tomorrow
nor any day during the week. If anything
occurs which makes my presence there
necessary 1 shall leave Immediately. as the
convention can properly dispose Of its busi-
ness without my presence" said Mr.. Mitch
ell.
The carefully planned reception to Mitch
ell began yesterday afternoon at 1880
o'clock when Chairman John L. Feltman.
of the Central Labor Union reception COM
mittee; Frank Jared, William T. Ewaid,
Roscoe Barnett. Henry s.. Beissenherz.
Matthew O'Mara and c. s. Streibeck, OF
the Central Labor Union: Gustave Kevers
and Eli Hirschheld, OF the local lodge OF
Elks, and John j. Appel, Mortimer Lever
business men of the city. and representa-
tives of the Indianapolis newspapers left
for Greenfield, Ind, in private car fur
nished for the use Of the reception commit
tee by the Indianapolis & Greenfield Elec-
trio Railway Company. Mayor Bookwalter
was unable TO go because OF the illness OF
one of his children. The ride 10 Greenfield
occupied less than an hour. and when the
party reached that place the committee
went to the Columbia Hotel.
A delegation of citizens of Greenfield
made up of members of the printers and
glass workers unions. with Mayor George
o. Carr, Harry Strickland, Z. p. Thayer
and W. o. Bragg, escorted the party 10 the
Temple Club. where the time was spent in
waiting for the Pennsylvania limited train
on which Mr.. Mitchell was to arrive, which
was forty minutes late.
MET AT GREENFIELD.
At $3.50 O'Clock the train reached Green
field, and after a hurried boarding OF IL
the delegation met Mr.. Mitchell in one Of
the day coaches as he came from the din
ing car, where he had been taking
luncheon. Mr.. Mitchell. dressed in black
Prince Albert coat and dark trousers. with
a cap sitting lightly on his head and
pleased expression on his face. did not look
much like the troubled leader Of thousands
of discontented miners He shook each
member of the delegation cordially by the
hand and in many instances recalled ac-
quaintances and names and inquired after
the health Of many who were unable to
meet him.
In speaking of the reception to him Mr..
Mitchell said that ii was more than pleas
ing to be so kindly remembered by friends
in the headquarters city, and he was sorry
that the delay in the train had caused
them any inconvenience. He said the
heartiness of his welcome was appreciated
and he was glad TO be back among his
friends again.
When the train reached indianapolis a
crowd of 2.00c people was gathered I'm the
train sheds and approaches TO the depot. A
squad of police did it's best 10 restrain the
crowd of citizens from breaking through
the pathway provided for the entrance OF
Mr. Mitchell and the reception committee
but il was unsuccessful and the last part
through. A cheer Mitchell was recog-
nized furnished cue TO those inside the
waiting room. and continuous applause was
given Mr.. Mitchell until he had reached tho
carriages in Jackson place.
TO THE GRAND HOTEL.
Mr. Mitchell. August NJ. Kuhn. Gustave
Kevers and John L. Feltman took seats in
the first carriage. the second carriage was
occupied by two other members OF the COM
mittee and newspaper men and in the bal
ance were seated the other members OF the
committee The short ride TO the Grand
Hotel was through a crowd OF men who
lined the sidewalks and gave vent TO their
enthusiasm in frequent yells Mr.. Mitchell
was recognized and saluted them by a polite
lifting OF his black slouch hat.
Another crowd in front OF the Grand
Hotel cheered Mr. Mitchell as he walked
through the lobby where The business mems
committee and other members of the recep-
tion committee were on hand TO meet him.
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