Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-21
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 20.-The pres
ident's visit to Atlanta today was a
marked event in the history of the
state of Georgia. He was greeted on
his arrival by her most distinguished
citizens, and throughout the day on
every hand were shouted the words of
welcome that left no room for doubt
Of their sincerity. The city was in
gala attire and business was practical
ly suspended that all might greet the
distinguished guest. South Carolina,
in the person of Governor Hayward,
added it's welcome
The threatening clouds of the early
morning failed to loose their weight
of rain, and although a chilling wind
prevailed through the entire day, 1t
failed to cool the ardor of the welcome.
Numerous extra trains brought their
burden of Georgians from the sur
rounding country. and it was esti-
mated that not less than 100000 Dor-
sons saw and welcomed the president.
The presidential train came into the
handsome new station exactly on time,
and as it appeared threading it's way
through the mass of tracks in the
yards it was given a noisy welcome
by all the steam whistles in that part
of the city. The demonstration in
creased in volume as the train came
to a stop. Waiting to receive the
president was the committee headed
by Governor Terrell and composed OF
Senator A. s. Clay, Congressman lhv-
ingston. Mayor j. G. Woodward and
Bishop C. K. Nelson of the Episcopa!.
diocese OF Georgia. A committee of
ladies' headed by Mrs. Terrell and
Mrs. Clarke Howell was in readiness
to receive Mrs. Roosevelt. AS the
train stopped Governor Terrell and
Senator Clay, accompanied by Mrs.
Terrell and Mrs. Howell, stepped
aboard and greeted the president and
Mrs. Roosevelt A moment later the
rarity emerged and introductions fol-
lowed. Mrs. Roosevelt and her party
departed almost Immediately for the
governors mansion while the president
and party were escorted to carriages
in waiting back of the station. The
line of march was quickly formed and
the president and his escort started
for Piedmont park, where the state
Cair Is being held.
enthusiastically Cheered
The distance from the station to the
mark is about three miles and through
out the entire route, which ran along
historic Peachtree street. CROWDS lined
the sidewalk and gave the president
round after round of cheers, which the
executive snilingly acknowledged, hat
in hand. 1t was a few minutes past II
when the president reached the park,
and again he was greeted by the noise
of steam whistles from all the engines
in the fair grounds and by the cheers
of many thousands who were waiting
his arrival.
After a review of the Seventeenth
infantry. which had recently returned
to Fort Mcpherson from the Philip
pines. the president delivered his ad-
dress. President Hughes of the fair
association introduced Gov. Terrell,
who presented Mayor Woodward. Sen
ator Clay introduced the president. AS
the president rose to speak. the throns
cheered him heartily and waved tneir
hats, umbrellas and handkerchiefs
A luncheon followed the open air
speech at the fair grounds. From the
speakers stand the president was taken
to the Piedmont clubhouse, attended by
detachment of the Twelfth cavalry.
About 100 guests were seated at the
tables, which were profusely decorated
with flowers and flags. During the
progress of the luncheon John Temple