The Washington herald., 1909-03-03
ILLINOIS VISITORS
YIN EXCITING RACE
Reach Capital Three Hours
Ahead of MissOurianS.
RIVALRY BETWEEN PARTIES
Trains Bearing the Two Delegations
Enter Into Contest in Ohio TO see
Which VIII Reach Washington
First - Defeated Travellers Were
"shOwn--Deneen Party Dimes.

In an exciting race stretching nearly
half way across the country the Illinois
delegation to the inaugural ceremonies
arrived In Washington at 1910 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. nearly three hours
ahead OF the train carrying the disap-
pointed delegation from Missouri. and
for once the show me- spirit was
humbled.
Gov. Charles S. Deneen and tkirty-six
members of his party are eongratulattng
themselves al the New Willard and the
Ebbitt House, while the Missouri people.
with Gov. Herbert S. Hadley at their
head, are not saying very much az the
Strathmore. where they are staying.
The trains carrying the two parties met
at Flora, one OF the minor municipalities
OF Illinois. and from then on It was a
matter OF peacefully travelling together
until the neighborhood Of Cincinnati was
reached
Right there the Ohio River had q word
TO say about It. It was running very
high. as It usually does at this time Of
the year. With the result that the train
separated IN order to take them safely
across. the Missouri people being taken
ahead first. while the Illinois delegation
Just had TO wait It stirred their fighting
blood. and the rivalry was OF.
Rivalry Il Started.
Gen. Thomas ". Scott. adjutant general
Of Illinois. at the head Of the ways and
means committee. started the objections
He complained bitterly and with q great
show OF enthusiasm and sincerity.
When different trains carrying the two
parties left Cincinnati II was found that
the show ne people were twenty min
utes to the good But the delegation
from Springfield did not give Up hope.
Time tables we're watched closely. and
their exact location continually discussed.
as Il had a bearing on the distance that
stu separated them from the National
Capital. The train seemed 20 catch the
spirit Of the thing and refused 70 run
behind time.
We came into Washington az Just 12;4o
O'Clock. and that was two minutes ahead
OF time" was the proud statement made
by Gen. Scott. as he reclined happily In
Ll9 QEE-G1 VI q DAk AaA4AA g. NAAl -@-t-fe~e
House. yesterday afternoon
Eager inquiry upon arrival at the Union
Station brought forth the information that
the Royal Blue" train. carrying the
Missouri party. was about three hours
behind time. II caused the Illinois people
to proceed slowly and happily 10 their
hotels.
Visitors from Illinois.
Gov. and Mrs. Deneen and their daugh-
ter. Dorothy, are registered at the VII
lard The others OF the delegation. which
viii be the only representation from u
linois for the Inauguration. Is as follows:
Hon. James A. Rose, secretary Of state,
and Mrs. Rose; Hon. James 5. McCui-
Tough, auditor OF public accounts. and
Mrs. Mccullough: Hon Andrew Russell
State treasurer. and Mrs. Russel: Hon
Francis G. Blair. superintendent OF pub
nc instruction. and Mrs. Blair, Hon. ".
H stead. attorney general and Mrs
stead: Gen Thomas W Scott. adjutaut
general. and Miss Alice J. Scott, Col
ChaUncey. Dewey, inspector general, and
Mrs Dewey; Miss NJ c. Hanaleton. Col
<. r. Bliss. judge advocate general. and
Mrs. Bliss; Col. Randolph Smith and
Mrs Smith, Col. and Mrs 3 A Eek
hart. Col and Mrs. John r Thompson,
Col. Ira c. Copley. Lieut. Col Nathan ".
BIacChesney. Capt John Il Lewman-
Capt Abel Davis. Lieut. Alfred o Booth.
State Senator and Mrs. Frank II. Funk.
state Senator Walter Clyde Jones. and
Mrs John ?. SnUlski. Gov. DeneeR and
twenty members Of his stsd viii take
part In the Inaugural parade.
Guests at Dinner.
Representative and Mrs Frank o. low
den entertained the party at a reception
end dinner last evening IN their home At
1913 Massachusetts avenue. Early this
evening Mrs John A Logan viii give
dinner in honor Of Gov. and Mrs. Deaeen
and Gen Scott and his daughter. in her
home. S03 StOneleigh Court Later IN the
evening Gov. and Mrs. Deneen VIII give
an informal reception from $50 70 II
o'clock 10 the Illinois people resident in
Washington. al 1924 II street northwest
It IS probable that Senator and MEs.
CuIlom viii give q dinner IN honor Of
Gov. and Mrs. Deneen Saturday evening.
Gov. Deneen and large number Of the
visiting party have never visited Mount
Vernon. and as a result plans are taing
made TO take the trip there during the
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