The Washington herald., 1909-05-30

Pittsburg. May 2.-The President spent
one Of the busiest and at the same time
most enjoyable days Of his life IN Pitts
burg to-day. II has been a long time
since the people Of Pittsburg have had an
opportunity to entertain President CT
the United States, and they did them
selves proud.
The whole day. from the time of his az
rival at O'Clock this morning until short
ly before midnight. was devoted to the
programme Of entertainment arranged for
him by the citizens OF Pittsburg and by
the Yale alumni Of the Middle West. who
are holding their annual convention in
This city.
He started by making a short address
al Jewish tabernacle. and participating
in the dedication OF a memorial fountain
in Arsenal Park. Mr.. Taft next al
tended q business meeting Of the Associ-
ated Western Yale Clubs, and made a trip
to the Allegheny Country Club at se-
Fickley. a small town Twelve miles from
here.
Attends Baseball Game.
The President saw the Cubs lick the
Pirates at the local baseball park. To-
night the President was the guest Of honor
and principal speaker at the Yale ban
quet.
It was a gala day for the people Of
Pittsburg. IN anticipation Of Mr.. Taft's
visit the city was decorated with vari-
coiored bunting and streamers. Ameri-
can flags, pictures OF Mr.. Taft. which
had survived the last campaign. and last.
but not least the Yale pennant. large
w-hite letters upon d light blue field.
When the Presidents party. which con-
sisted, in addition 70 8Tr. Taft. OF Judge
William Heron. Of Cincinnati, Mr.. Tafrs
father-in-lavi Miss Heron. the judges
daughter; Capt A ". Butt, [. 6. A.
military aid. and Wendell P. MischIer,
assistant secretary 20 the President.
afghted from the train, they were met by
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas F. Laughlin, II.
Welcomed by PIttsburgerS.
The Official welcoming party. which was
also on hand. was headed by Mayor
Magee, on behalf Of the citizens OF
Pittsburg. and by " y. Frew- president
OF the Associate Western Yale Clubs A
large number Of automobiles was IN wait
ing. and the Presidential party and the
various escort committees quickly filed
them. forming an auto parade several
blocks long.
The President and Mayor Magee rode
in the first car The first stop was made
AZ the residence of Mr.. Laughlin. where
Afr- Taft spent about a half hour
His next stop was at the Rodeph
ShalOm Temple. where he made a short
address, IN which he eulOgized the ideals
Of the Jewish race and congratulated the
American people for the religious toIer-
snce which. he said, makes the nation
indivisible. Upon the conclusion Of his
remarks, At the request Of Rabbi Leonard
Levy, pastor Of the congregation, ANA"
was sung. and the President heartily
joined in the melody.
Fountain Dedicated.
There was another automobile dash
across Pittsburg 20 Arsenal Park, where
fountain, erected 70 the memory OF
the sailors and soldiers who fell IN the
War or Is12, was dedicated As the Presi-
dent entered the park the usual salute
OF twenty-one minute guns was fred BY
Battery 3 OF the National Guard Of
Pennsylvania
Secretary Of State Philander c. Knox.
who made a short speech. said he hoped
that the time is not far distant when ali
the arsensls Of war viii be converted
into peaceful uses, as in the case OF
Arsenal Park. now a public playground
but formerly base Of supplies for Com
modore Perry's feet CT Lake Erie and
for Gen. Harrison's army in the French
and Indian wars
Mr- Taft made a strong plea for more
Fairgrounds in the cOngested sections OF
the large cities
The one thing above AL others that
makes me feel glad to-day" he said. is
n look upon that hill yOnder and see
those dear little children in the swings
r there Is one thing that the city owes
70 the people il this vast manufacturing
center It IS 10 spend money to provide
suitable Fairgrounds and give opportunity
for recreation 10 the children OF the poor
as well as 10 the children OF the rich.
Nothing SO develops courage and
strength as the opportunity 70 fH their
lungs with fresh air and 70 take part in
those free and open games which make
for them manly and womanly strength.
Meets Yale Clubs.
Another short but swift automobile trip
took Mr. Taft 10 the Fort Pitt Hotel 70
attend a business meeting Of the Yale
clubs.
He took luncheon as the guest Of H. R.
Rea, g newspaper owner, at his home