Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-06
LIBERTY BELL KISSED
BY BOYS AND GIRLS
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babies to the policemen to touch the
relic. Many Harrisburgers of the COM
ing generation will be able to boast of
touching the bell, on what will in all
probability be the last opportunity to
perform this act. When the bell is in
independence Hall, 1t is enclosed in a
glass case and cannot be reached.
The rush of the children toward the
bell started the grown-ups and within
a few minutes the big crowd was work
ing its way slowly toward the symbol
Coins. bracelets. watches and other
articles of jewelry were tossed up on
I the car to be rubbed against the relic
Many others placed coins on the rail
over which the car bearing the bell
passed and hundreds of oddities were
exhibited with much pride by their
owners this morning.
Every detail of the program mapped
The Big Parade
out in advance was carried out with
out delay or accident. The three
divisions of marches, from the Hill,
Central Section and West End lines up
each headed by a band united in Front
street before six o'clock and marched
down Second street in readiness for
the arrival of the train. The long line
of marchers was headed by platoon
of police and Companies d and 1 of
the National Guard under Colonel
Hutchison.
The Liberty Bell was met at Eliza
bethtown by delegation of the local
reception committee including Mayor
Royal, Arthur D. Bacon, A. E. Buch-
anan, w. S. Essick, l. P. Romberger,
G.. a. Shreiner, A. c. Stamm and
Samuel B. Rambo.
The bell train arrived at Second and
Vine streets within block of where
John Harris had his trading post two
centuries ago about $40 o'clock. AS
the train drew to a stop Fire Chief
Kinder gave the signal and every fire
bell and many church bells and
whistles pealed for the welcome
81 Policemen Restrain Crowds
. F'ifty-four policemen restrained the
eager crowd until an automobile bear
ing the representatives of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution ap-
preached the car and John Bevan
Pearson, a six-year-old descendent of
John Harris placed a large laurel
wreath on the relic. In the automo-
bile were Miss Cora Lee Snyder, regent
of the local chapter; Mrs. Henry B.
Mccormick, Miss Caroline Pearson,
vice regents; Mrs. S. ]. NJ. McCarrell,
registrar, Mrs. Anna H. Wood, his
torian, and Miss Mary Harris Pear
son.
Then the way was opened for the
school children and members of the
Hassett Club and pupils of the
parochial schools, dressed in red,
white and blue clothes. Other special
schools and representatives of the
Harrisburg Newsboys' Association
were very much in evidence.
OFF on Its Long, Long Journey
Promptly at 1880 o'clock the train
pulled away from the crossing and
moved slowly into Union Station. After
crews were changed 1t started for
Pittsburgh, the next stop on its long
journey to San Francisco.
Harry A. Boyer president of the
school board this morning issued the
following letter to the public:
ITO the Citizens Generally and to the
Patrons of the Public Schools Par
ticularly:
In behalf of the school board I
desire to thank one and all for the un-
usual interest taken in the reception
to the Liberty Bell. Naturally a his
toric relic attracts attention any time,
but to receive such a generous re-
sponse from the people on a holiday
that has many counter attractions in
dicates a thoroughly patriotic spirit.
Everybody agrees that the recep-
ton to the Liberty Bell was a complete
success, which is due entirely to the
interest manifested by those who took
such an active part in the parade. This
includes parents and pupils of the
many schools represented.
Renewing my thanks for the inter
est shown, I am,
Very truly yours,
HARRY A. BOYER,
President