The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-07

DalIas. Texas, April 5.-The Presi-
dent tonight is the guest of the Lone
star State. The special train. bear
ing the President and his party ar
rived in Dallas over the Missouri.
Kansas and Texas railroad promptly
at $40 O'Clock tonight. Reception
committees were in attendance when
the train rolled into the depot and the
chief executive was driven through
tho streets to a public stand near the
Oriental Hotel where he delivered an
address.
The streets were densely packed
with citizens and visitors. and the re-
ception accorded the President was
nothing short of a continuous ovation.
RECEPTION BY DALLAS CITIZENS
after delivering his speech the
President and party attended din
nor at the Oriental Hotel. rendered by
The citizens of Dallas. His train VIII
leave for Waco Austin and Sananto-
nio at sac o'clock tomorrow morn
ing.
When the President awoke this
nIains of Kansas At every station
large and enthusiastic CROWDS were IN
attendance, all bent on seeing ana II
nossible hearing the chief executive.
The special train entered the Indian
Territory before noon. AT V1nltla' a
short stop was made and the Presl-
dent briefly addressed large croWd.
When Muskogee was reacheo Iuily
10000 people surrounded the railroad
station. A stand draned in the ma
t;onal colors. had been erected near
bvsand although the programme dlo
not call for a speech there. the HreS-
1dont Welded to the loud acclaim ot
tho people and escorted by commit-
toe who boarded his car MADE q prlei
address. His subject was On
"Sta+nhood.'' and enthusiasm greeted
his utterance that the Indian Terri
tory would add its star to the galaxy
OF states within p year.
Rrief sneoches were also made a
South McAlester. Atoka. Caddo anc
Durant after which the train crossed
the state line into Texas.
THE WELCOME TO TEXAS.
Denison was reached 1885 O'Clock
Preparations for the arrival OF TN
train had been made. the yards ha'
bSan cIeored of cars and all work wa
susnanded. An immense crowd ha'
rathered to greet the President. Wn;
was standing on the rear piatlorl'
smiling and bowling his acknowledge
Innnts 70 the cheers which gfeeLe'
him as soon as the train stopped +
Marty of school children advanced Z
the platform and presented the Fres
ident with a magnificent floral offerln
i'm the shape Of a Texas flag. A car'
attached read: -.
presented by the children OF Tn
public schools as welcome 10 III
President, to the State OF leHas an
the City of Denison
In presenting the floral oherlL u
Miss Pauline Everett. as spokesman
said.
"I,, former times the chlldre
streveE flowers in the pathways Q
Washington and Lafayette; TO-DAY Ia
school children of the first free pun
lie schoo: building ever erected
Texas give you this floral emolen
sienifyin@ honor and integrity.
The President replied bflelIS.
When the train pulled out Tor Shel
man the President standing on IN
platform. waved his hand and smile
in response to the repeated cheers
PRESIDENT IN FINE SPIRITS.
At Sherman one of the iarSe'
crowds of the day greeted the FIes
dent He was escorted TO s'al'
where he spoke for fifteen minute
Cannon doomed and the city was
gaia attire ir honor of the visitors.
From Sherman the train naintaine
IFS schedule to Dallas The Presldel
was in splendid spirits after the lor
day's ride and shortly before reacl
ing Dallas said in answer to que
tion that he never felt better in