The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-10-26

LOUDLY CHEERED Al 0NG LINE OFMARcH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE PLEASED WITH
THE. coRDlALITY OF HIS
RECEPTION.

Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 26.-After an
all night journey from Birmingham
President Roosevelt and party arrived
in Argenta, northern suburb Of this
city, promptly on time. Despite the
threatening attitude of the elements a
large crowd was present from all parts
of the state to welcome the president.
When the presidents train arrived
at Argenta reception committee head
ed by United States Senators Berry
and Clark, Governor Davis and Federal
Judge Treiber entered the presidents
car and warmly welcomed him to Ar
kansas. The president did not alight
from his car at sArgenta and the train
proceeded to Big Rock, the nearest
point to Fort Logan Fl. Roots. Here
the president and his party alighted
and visit was made to the post. the
party arriving there at $3.50 O'Clock.
After brief reception the president
inspected the barracks and grounds
and expressed his satisfaction at the
excellent arrangements for the comfort
of the troops. Nearly the entire morn
ing was taken up at Fort Roots, after
which the start for the city was made.
Warm Greeting at Little Rock.
The president, headed by his escort
of honor and accompanied by the re-
ception committee, reached the citv
hall before noon. The streets were
jammed with people and every avail
able spot on the main streets had it's
occupants. The president was loudly
cheered as he passed along towards
the city park. He repeatedly rose in
his carriage and bowed his thanks to
the people. at one point on the street
the way was cleared with difficulty, so
great was the crush. The president
seemed pleased with the cordiality of
his reception:
The party traversed Tenth street to
the city park, where an immense
throng Of people had gathered about
the speakers stand. The meeting was
presided over by Hon. George w. Rog-
ers Of the Little Rock board of trade.
The president was welcomed to the
state and city by Governor Davis and
Judge T. Reiber in appropriate ad-
dresses
When the president stepped forward
to respond he was again greeted
warmly. Z
ELkINS SUMMONS COMMITTEE.
Senators Will Discuss Railroad Rate
Legislation.
Washington, Oct. Ex-senator Ell
kins, chairman of the senate commit
tee on interstate commerce, has called
a meeting of that committee for Nov.
21 for the purpose of considering the
testimony taken early in the summer
relative to the regulation of railroad
rates with the ultimate view of
reporting a bin to the senate. Ever
since the hearings on the subject
closed the committee has had two ex-
perts and number of clerks en-
ployed compiling information for the
use OF the committee and the senate.
They cave collected a large mass Of
data and will have it in shape available
for the committees benefit. The com
mlttee will take up the entire subject
as if no bill had been considered here
tofore, but it is expected the chairman
will be prepared to present a measure
Of his own as a basis for discussion.
Senator Foraker also has bill which
will receive consideration. It is ex-
pected that when once convened the
committee will continue its work until
the opening of congress on Dec. and
it is by no means probable that it will
conclude by that time
HANCOCK HELD AS ACCESSORY.
Prominent Man Mentioned in Verdict
on Girls Death.
Washington, Oct 26.-The coroner's
jury to investigate the death of Miss
Emma Smallwood, which occurred
about ten days ago near HyattsYille.
Nd, has returned the verdict that the
woman died of malpractice performed
by a person or persons unknown to
them and holding Winfield Scott Han
cock, a nephew of General w. S. Han
cock, and his sister, Mrs Amanda
Mackall, the former having been ar
rested in connection with the case, to
be accessories to the act.
Firemen and Spectators Injured.
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