Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-07
SALT LAKE CITY TENDERS
WONDERFUL RECEPTION
ovation to Stuart and Blues by Far
Most Remarkable Yet Re-
ceived on Trip.
NO DOUBT OF ITS SINCERITY
Following Spectacular Parade, Vir.
ginians Arc Guests of Honor at
Magnificent Organ Recital In Fa-
nous Mormon Temple.
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SALT LAKE CITY. July 6-while
the hospitality extended Governor
stuart, his staff and the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues has been UNI
bounded In every city in which the Vir-
Iihians nave stopped OH their way to
the San francisco Exposition, by far
the most remarkable civic ovation yet
recorded was that given to lay in Salt
Like CITY. where there was prouor-
tiohaily larger pouring out of her
citizens and more enthusiastic cheer
ing along the line OF march than at
any point where the crack Blues Bat
TALON has yet appeared crowds
throngcd the wide thorouyhfarcs that
brlsham Young laid out when Zion
tily was founded. and in place of the
idie curiosity SO generally noted there
came every few stops generous out
burst OF enthusiastic cheering that car
REQ the earinarks of genuine sincerity
God bless Old Virginia.' "Hurrah
for the State of Washington and LETTER
som were expressions not infre-
pucntly heard az the Blues. following
the large battalion and splendid band
or the Salt Lake High School Cadets.
preceded automobiles bearing Governor
stuart of Virginia; Governor Spry, Of
Utah' and Mayor Parks, of Salt Lake
CITY. The parade took up the line OF
march at the station and traversed
the principal streets of the city. end
ing at the famous Mormon Taber-
nacle. where the Governors reyicwod
the passing troops and then heard the
wonderful organ recital, which was
presented Mt o'clock in the afternoon
AS special mark of cordially In the
reception accorded the sons of the Old
dominion. sacred music was suddenly
switched into Dixie" and the assem-
hlH rose and began to cheer, the tab
ernacic in Its organ rccitals taking the
FORM Of public hall Tess NJ Hob
son, formerly of Virginia. son Of
Powhatan County. who is now promi-
heht IN business in Salt Lake CITY, de-
serves much credit for the hospitabIe
reception accorded the Virginians
Inc Nirginians' special. with Frisco
inc next big stop, pulled out of Sail,
Lake City with an immense crowd
cheering ut the station shortly after
Z o CLOCK Tonight. Snn Francisco will
he reached at $ o'clock Tomorrow
night
WONDERFUL SCENERY
ENJOYED ny PARTY
Completing delightful trip over tho
great scenic route between Denver and
salt Lake City, which is by way Of
Pueblo, the special train bearing Gov
ernor stuart with his staff and the
battalion OF the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues. arrived in Salt Lake City
at O'Clock this afternoon
Most enjoyable OF any event on the
trip between Denver and Salt Lake
was the trip through the Canon
or the Arkansas River. passing through
the Royal Gorge, with two heavy loco
motives in front and n large open car
in the rear. enabling all who so desired
to see what is declared. In a scenic way,
TO be the most notable between Virginia
and California.
The Governors party and officers OF
the Blues took UP the greater part
of the special observation car tackled
on at the mouth of the canon. but
that did not prevent the enlisted men
generally OF the battalion from view
ing the scenery. which. at this par
ticnlar point. is straight up"
Like Palmer CoX's Brownies" they
clambercd over the two big locomo-
tives. hllinS tenders, cabs. running
boards and every part of each OF the
big engines that would afford a foot
ing. Railroad rules were waived In
their honor. as the engineer of the
forward locomotive remarked that they
were unusually Intelligent looking fell
lows. and seemed powerful we'll able
TO take care Of themselves"