The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-12-02

the Louisiana Purchase exposition
dawned with clear skies and a
brisk wind. ideal Weather for carrying
out the strenuous program arranged
for the nations chief executive. AL
though President Roosevelt was not
officially greeted by the exposition
Management until after 9 o'clock. the
grounds were thronged long before that
hour.
The presidential special arrived in st.
Louis at 3:40 this morning and Was
taken at once TO the worlds fair
grounds. Extraordinary precautions
We're taken to prevent accident after
the special arrived within the %jurisdic-
ton If the st. Louis Terminal associa-
ton. 80 men having been stationed
along the r~ight-of-way. Two compan-
les OF The Sixteenth infantry guarded
the train when it reached its destina-
ton, and no n was allowed to APP
proach within 100 feet Of the darkened
Pullman's.
The distinguished party was early
astir, preparing for their day of record
breaking sightseeing.
Breakfasted in Their Car.
The presidential party breakfasted in
their car, which was surrounded by a
great crowd. Although kept at a dis
lance they We're able to see the presi-
dent, who sat in full view, before one
of the windows during the meal. He
seemed as much interested in the
crowd as they We're in him. After
breakfast was finished resident Francis,
Mayor Wells. n a committee of ex-
position officials and directors, appear
ed at the car to pay their respects to
the chief executive. The reception was
very informal, the party walking
through the car II meeting the presi-
dent.
Carriages were then taken and the
party proceeded to the liberal arts
building, which was the first great ex-
hibit palaces to be seen.
Two battalions of the Eighth United
States cavalry from Jefferson bar
racks, under command of Colonel An
derson, and u platoon of mounted po-
lice, preceded the carriages. In the
first carriage were the president and
Mrs. Roosevelt and President Francis
Welt II Mayor Wells occupied the
second carriage. The twenty or more
carriages that followed contained the
other members of the presidential par
ty, exposition officials and secret serv-
ice men. Another platoon of mounted
police brought up tilG rea and kept
back the immense crowd that was anX-
ious to keep pace with the party.
The party was next driven to the
main portion of the exposition, afford
in the president a full view of the prin-
cipal lagoon basin, the cascades, the
plaza st. Louis, and the French pavil-
ion. The gardens were visited, where
Commissions General Gerald rendered
a warm greeting, speaking in French.
President Roosevelt responded by pro-
posing a toast to President Loubet and
Ii republic of france. The party then
proceeded to different national pavil-
ions. spending but a few moments In
each.
The route Of the procession was
thronged with people who gave the
president an ovation that kept hin
busy responding to cheers.
Seeing the Exhibits.
Arriving at the liberal arts building
which. with all other exhibit places
was closed to the general public, the
presidential party alighted from theil
carriages for a hasty inspection of the
exhibits. At the conclusion Of his the
carriages were again entered and the
party proceeded to the government
building. where, after a short time
spent in sightseeing. President Roose.