The New York herald., 1921-06-05
PRESIDENT MOTORS
TO VALLEY FORGE
Visits Senator Knox at His
Country Place and Is Greeted
by Children.
HAS PICNIC ON THE WAY
Stops by the Wayside and Eats
Sandwiches-Will Meet
Penrose and SprOul.
HAS PICNIC ON THE WAY

VALLEY FORGE, Pa, June 4.-Making
his first pleasure trip away from Wash
ington since his inauguration, President
Harding motored to Valley Forge to-
day for a Sundays visit at the country
estate of Senator Philander c. Knox.
The President set out on his journey
in true holiday style, even with MS
lunch, and eating it like any other motor
tourist along the wayside.
But the responsibilities Of his position
were not long in overtaking him. BE-
fore he had been half hour at his des-
tination he had shaken hands with sew
eral hundred school children who came
70 serenade him, and had promised to
make public address tomorrow at
the washington Memorial Chapel AT the
historic Valley Forge camping grounds
ACCOMPANIED by Mrs. Harding, Sena-
for Knox. Secretary Christian and
Brig. Gen. Sawyer his physician, the
President left Washington at e:% TINS
morning and arrived at the Knox nome
81 a.15 p M. after an uneventrul l4o
rni,a r,p over the Marylalnld and fenh-
sylvania pixies. An hour Ter MS ar
rival he got away for q golf game at
the Phmnixville Country Club and tnen
spent the evening quietly with ms hos.;
Besides attending the Menno,,
Chapel services tomorrow inc
dant and his party will have luncneoh
y. ~ Knox home with Senator Pen
.,o,a ond Gov. Sprouf of this state
Unnoticed In baltimore.
A,o,s most of the way here from the
.n,,al the big limousine bearing the
presidential coat of arms passed 'uh-
not,cod In the stream of varied tra"c.
II threaded a path through the DOWN
town section of Baltimore without re-
ceiving a single sign of recognitioh lroih
street crowds and went throusn many
smaller villages. which appeared sim,
nar,v unaware of their distinguished
visitor. ..av
During the latter part Of the Journey
however, an increasing NUMBER Oh Pc.
pIe were waiting at the towns aiohs 'ne
way to cheer the President, ana III s.v
o,.ay r,ares school children lined the
streets and pelted the PRESIDENTIAL parry
with flowers as it'passed.
half dozen of the Pennsylvania
towns on the route were decked In
flags, and at the end of the trip mere
the Presidents car ran between long
lines of parked automoeiles, WHICH
screeched a welcome as he came along.
The stop for luncheon was made at
11:3O where the roadway swings close
to the Susquehanna River. near Como
wingo. Md. The veranda OF a httie tea
house overlooking the Susquenai,i,II =
rapids was chosen for the picnic grounos
and the President and his party sat ior
an hour about a table there munching OH
the sandwiches and other picnic dishes
brought from the White House Kitchen
in a big hamper slung behind the secret
service car. Only few knew or the
nresence of the Chief Executive and the
meal was finished without interruption
Afterward the President fingered 10
pet and feed bull terrier pup tied 10 the
tea house gate. while Mrs. Harding
strolled along the river bank and picked
a bououet of daisies and anemones. Inc
President and the puppy became warm
friends, and the latter barked q oresry
farewell when the White House car
moved away.
ChuNren Sing for Him.
The school children who gave Mr..
Harding an impromptu welcome on ms
arrival at Valley Forge had come out
from Philadelphia for picnic anna
the historic scenes OF the valley, ana
had lined the approaches TO the Knox
home In the hope Of catching a glimpse
of the President. He bowed and waved
his hand to them as he drove slowly
past, but they we're not satisfied. and
a few minutes later romped across the
gpacious lawn demanding handsheke
Both the President and Mrs. Harding
came out and greeted each one. Than,
by way Of a farewell, this children sang
several patriotic songs and gave three
cheers.
During their stay at Valley Forge
the President and the others of his
party will occupy rooms in which some
of the staff officers Of Gen. Washington
were quartered during the memorable
winter which has made the valley q
landmark of the sufferings of the Revo-
lutionary Army. Besides Washington
the only other President who has visited
the old house was Roosevelt, who came
here for a wedding in 1903.
To-morrow's address will be delivered
by Mr.. Harding before the Valley Forge
Historical Society at an outdoor meet
ing at the Memorial Chapel following
the regular church services. Most or
the rest of the day the President plans
10 spend resting and visiting. and the
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