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GET UP A CLUB. 125,000 SOUTHERNERS Greet the President and His Wife in Atlanta. THEIR RECEPTIONS WHILE HERE. President Cleveland and his beautiful wife are the guests of the south today. Atlanta plays the part of the host, but it was the cheers of the entire south which rent the air last night as the train, bearing the presidential party, rolled into the city. Cleveland is the first president of the United States in whose heart the southern people of the present generation feel that they have had a place. It was with expectancy that they watched him as he made his detour through the west; it was with renewed patriotic im pulse that they welcomed him as he crossed the border-line of Dixie; it was with the pent - up ardor of a life time that those of them who could be in Atlanta last night stood for four hours under the drenching rain that they Blight look upon his face. When the cannon belched forth their wel come the sound was caught up by tens of thou sands of voices, and the famous quotation used by Pen Hill in his reply to Blaine could well have been paraphrased to read: “The presi dent is at home among his countrymen, thank r God, and they are equal to the task of protect ing him and tbe integrity of the union which Ac represents.” But the story of Cleveland’s rrdo into southern hearts as well as southern territory will speak for itself. JliMLsrar Wiv« > / gteaMgMK. \/r9» • r *• vc*4 ntiu A IVBJUVUb p. m. general Vilas. Collier, Vice-Presi dent Grady and the following directors of the exposition: P. H. Snook, 11. B. Tompkins, 0. I>. Woodson,S. H. Phelan,together with Messrs 11. 11. Hill, James R. Wylie, Prof. H. C. White, of Athens, Hon. P. W. Meldrim, of Savannah, Colonel D. C. Bacon, of Savannah, and Judge Marcey and son, of Jacksonville. » The run to Big Shanty was made in about ’two hours, and along the route evidences could be seen that the people expected some thing unusual. Houses were lighted, each window blazing out in the darkness, here and there big bonfires were burning and hundreds of people were gathered along the railroad to welcome the coming of the president. ; At Big Shanty the special train was re versed, being placed in front in order that it might act as a flag train to the president’s •special. After all had been arranged, the president’s train came thundering around the curve, drawn by the handsomely decorated engine prepared especially for the occasion. While the engine was taking water at the tank, Senator Brown, accom panied by his sons and one or two other gen tlemen, entered the car and welcomed the president on behalf of the Western and At lantic road, assuring him of the provisions made for his safety. The senator and party were cordially received, and remained but a few minutes, returning to their own train, Which preceded the presidential train to At- lanta. ■ While Senator Brown and party were in the president’s car, president Collier, of the exposition, accom panied by Vice-Pres ident Grady and Judge | Henry B. Tompkins, ( entered the private car of Mr. John H. In man, which was also attached to the presi- - Kent’s train. Sending'; their card into Mr. La-', wont, tho private sec- >' rotary, they were ush- f ered into tho presi- ; dent’s car just as the ' train reached Kenne- cor,, dan lamont. taw mountain. Tho greeting the president and his wife gave to tho gentlemen could jiot have been more cordial, and the prelimi naries of the visit to Atlanta were discussed .hud arranged during tho remainder of the rido to Atlanta. At Kennesaw the entire party stopped 'or thirty minutes to witness the display of fire works upon the mountain. The weather was ■very bad, and clouds hanging about the moun tain, prevented the display of rockets and other fieri al projectiles from being seen. Tho moun jtain was, however, brilliant with red fire, and the scene wa, beautiful and greatly admired ;by the party. After the fireworks the train ‘tiroceeded to Atlanta, making no further ’Stops. At Marietta and at other stations vast 'Crowds were gathered, who cheered ciithusias itically as the president's train passed by. At fimyrma great bonfires were burning., at id a bril liant device with the words ‘‘Our Chief’’ glared consplciously as the train rushed by. All along the route the 'people stood, unmindful of the rain and the mud, and cheered heartily, loud and long as the train passed by. Last night at half past seven a spacial train left the Forsyth street crossing on the West ern and Atlan- J tic railroad for Big > Shanty, for the pur » pose of meeting the I president’s train. ' The train was com posed of two cars, one being the private car •of Senator Brown, «the president of the ■road, containing Sen ?ator and Mrs. Brown, f Mr. Julius L. Brown, . wife and daughter, Miss Sally Brown, and other friends and relatives of the sena tor. In the second car were President ft -j-M ■M On board the train, which is composed of three Pullman ears, the rear one being occupied by the president and his wife, in addition to the J'resence of Mr. and Hrs. Cleveland there were Postmaster-Gen : eral and Mrs. Vilas, .ijMr. W. S. Bissell, the president’s former law partner; Dr. J. D. Bry ant, formerly on his 3 ntA" MR. w. s. Bissell, staff when governor of New York: and Colonel Dau Lamont, bis private secretary. Mr. F. T. Beckford has been with the party all along as the representative of the ‘ Associated Press, Mr. P. V. De Graw, of the United Press, Mr. W. S. Baldwin in charge of the train, being a trusted officer of the Pullman car company, and W. A. Rogers, of Harper's Weekly. These gentlemen have been with the party over since it left Washington. They report the trip from Chattanooga to Big Shanty devoid of all incidents, tlio train sel dom stopping, and the weather continuing bad the entire distance. President Cleveland has his valet, William Sinclair, along with him : and Lena, the maid of Mrs. Cleveland, has been with the party since the start. It would be difficult to imagine a more comfortable home for travel ing, than the three luxurious Pullmans the party has occupied. Furnished with every convenience, fitted up in the highest kind of upholestering, with an eye solely to luxury and comfort, they are as comfortable as one’s own home; and reduce to the minimum the dis- 1 »■ comforts of traveling. During the ride to Atlanta' the president and wife, including also Postmaster Goner a 1 Vilas, conversed freely and pleasantly with Messrs. Collier, Grady and Tompkins. A va riety of subjects were introduced, and at Kenn esa w mountain the nature of the dis play called up the his toric incidents con nected with that spot. Mrs. Cleveland was hr. bryant. presented at Big Shanty with an ex ceedingly handsome volume entitled “A History of tlie Rebellion,” beauti fully engraved and gotten up, descriptive among other things of tlie very battle fought at that spot. The presentation was made by Mr. Brown, and was gracefully received by Mrs. Cleveland. As the train neared the centre of Atlanta vast crowds were seen along the track, and from every window face after face appeared. The tops of cars on side tracks were literally packed with people, and it seemed as if the whole city was out to witness the arrival. As tlie train pased under the Broad street bridge the artillery began to boom forth its salutes and to the noise of cannon, the explosion of fireworks, and the hoarse sheuting of the en thusiastic multitude, tho president entered the “Gate City of the South?’ It was 11:25 when the special train contain ing the presidential party rolled into the union depot, amid a yelling, cheering crowd, a chorus <>> iin'rils, rm artillery »;ih.to and the L.uiiuig of hundreds oi colored lights. Tho train was more than an hour later than was thought it would bo. Soon after dark people began gathering about the depot. The guards at the main en trance and at the gates would not allow any one to enter the depot, and the people made themselves easy in tlie streets and on the side walks. Hundreds of people who had gained the interior of the depot long before dark de cided to retain their vantage ground, and by 8 o’clock the crowd inside and out amounted to more than 8,000 people. About 9 o’clock Adju tant General Kell came upon the scene, accom panied by the staff, and entered the depot. It was then thought that tlie presidential party would arrive at ten o’clock. The adjutant and the other members of the staff mingled with the crowd until nearly ten o'clock when Captain Couch, with a platoon of police, took charge of the depot inside and out. The crowd was divided on the inside and an open space extended entirely across tlie depot was made. Tho side-walk was cleared from the depot entrance to the curli stone. About ton o’clock General Young en tered tlie depot, and in a few minutes the Gate City Guard, forty strong, under Captain An derson’s command, marched down Av all street. The company came to a halt outside, but the crowd on the inside became so unruly that the police could not control it, and the Guard was marched in. On the inside of tho main en trance tlie company was divided into two platoons. The one under Captain Anderson forming on the west side of tlie main entrance and tlie other, under com mand of Lieutenant Alexander, on the east side. The platoons were of equal size, and ex tended nearly half through the depot. The soldiers kept the crowd back successfully. In a short time the Atlanta Rilles, about forty strong, also,under command of Captain Sneed, came 111 and formed in tlio same manner as the Guard. This kept the crowd back entire ly across tho depot. While the soldiers were on duty Genera] Kell, General Young and other officers in the flashy uniforms standing in groups and walk ing about between the two files presented an interesting and martial picture. Governor Gordon appeared at tlio main entrance about 10:30 and was received with deafening cheers. Loud calls were made for him. Ho raised his hat. Tho calls were repeated louder and fastcr.Ho raised his hat again saying: “Save your throats, my boys, for our guest.” The speech induced another yell and in a few seconds each one was enjoying himself as best he could. Just before eleven o'clock Senator Colquitt walked up to tho main en trance and passing between tlie files of soldiers joined Governor Gordon and bis staff. Tho senator’s appearance caused another outburst. By this time tlie crowd began to grow im patient and every minute or two some one would yell: “Hero he conies.” These remarks would be followed by deaf enin'; yells of all kinds, but they quickly sub sided. The frequent successes, however, did not prevent the assembly from being sold time and time again. Shortly after eleven tho “pilot” train bearing tlie committee came in. Everybody knew that the president was near at hand, and cannons began to boom, rockets to fly and colored lights to burn. The scene was not only interesting but at tractive. Tlio roaring cannon, the sizzing rocket and tho bright lights mixed with the wild yells of tho crowd, which by the time had grown to more than 20.000 people, made tho scene one long to be remembered by those who were present. When the train finally came in, ami the crowd in the depot caught sight of tho president sitting in his car, the noise became more intense. Colored lights were set off in the depot and the crowd went wild. The party passed out, entered tho carriages, and was driven away surrounded by the many thou sand, all yelling and screaming with delight. While the soldiers kept tho crowd down inside the shed Chief Connolly with his mounted squad of police kept the street clear on the outside. The chief succeeded in keeping the Le-t order and tlie entire evening passed off without a quarrel or an unpleasant feature. As the eoa'Les rolled into the car sited, di viding a solid line of people who quickly filled al) the space cn either side of the track, the yelling was wild and continuous. Everybody on both sides of the train tried to catch the first glimpse ci the president and Mrs. (Cleve land. The train was not bcilliautly lighted, ATLANTA, GA., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25,1887 so that it was not easy to identify the persons sitting in the coaches. The crowd on the south side discovered President Cleveland standing in one of the aisles and they re newed their cheering. As the train came to a stand-still one of the porters opened the rear door of the rear coach. Out stepped Mr. Charlie Collier, with uncovered head, and im mediately Mr. Cleveland followed, with hat on head. There was tremendous cheering as the multitude saw the president. He paused a moment, smiled and quietly lifted his hat. Then lie descended the steps. In a moment .Mr. Henry W. Grady, with Mrs. Cleveland on his arm, disembarked. Still louder cheering rang out as the crowd caught sight of “the first lady of the land.” Then followed the other members of the party. Simultaneously with tho party's quit ting the train the heavens became lurid. Bed lights had been placed along tho entrance to the carshed, ami as the party made their exit each one s face was illuminated with a red glow. Sentinels were stationed all along the lin ■ to prevent a rush, an 1 the pathway to the carriages was unobstructed. Tho visitors en tered the, carriages, which were driven to Pryor street, along in front of'tho Kimball house to Decatur street, thence to the ladies’ entrance. Here was another immense crowd, which fairly blocked the streets. A strong detachment of the Horse Guard with Captain John Milledge in com mand, guarded tho entrance. All along Deca tur streets were throngs of ladies and gentle men, standingout in tho rain and undergoing all sorts of discomforts that they might see tho president and liis wife. As Mr. Cleveland was walking across the sidewalk to the hotel door, and old confederate veteran, regardless of the interference of tho soldiers, ran up to him and patted him on the. back. No sooner had the party entered tho door than the crowds in the streets dispersed. Tho Kimball was taxed to its utmost capacity last night. The people wanted to see the president and his wife, and it seemed as if every available foot of space in the lower halls and corridors was taken up. As the carriage bearing the presidential party drew near the hotel, the crowds pro ceeded, with co'ol deliberation, to yell them selves hoarse. How they did yell! It was the old-fashioned yell, right from the heart, and meant volumes. The ladies’ entrance to the Kimball was guarded all the evening by thirty members of the Governor’s Horse Guard, while a squad of twelve or flftocen, under the personal com mand of Captain Milledge, cleared tho pas sage way from the top of tho steps leading from the hall near the ladies' entrance to the door of what is now tho president’s private parlor. On tho hallways and tho stairways leading above were crowded with many of At lanta’s fair ladies, each anxious to catch a glimpse, bo it over so slight, of the president and especially of Mrs. Cleveland. Soon the word was passed that they wore coming. First came Postmaster-General Vilas. Colonel Lamont, Senator Colquitt with Mrs, Vilas on his arm, Dr. Bryant. “The president,” was tho exclamation as a short, muscular man, whoso features were so well known, was seen approaching. On his left arm was President Collier, of the expo sition, and on his right General P. M. B. Young, commandant of tho military forces.. The’ came Mrs. Cleveland, leaning o’ll the erm of Mr. Henry W. Grady. The appearance of the presidential party was the signal for a hearty clipping of hands. The doors closed upon the party but the 1 people would not disperse. Ex crybody want ing at least “one more glimpse” of the distin guished guest. The door swung open several times as Mr. Beermann, who had received them as they entered tlie room, passed to and fro looking out for the comfort of Ins guests, and with each opening, ladies, and gentlemen also, endeavored to get another look. But they were disappointed, and when it was announced that neither the president nor Mrs. Cleveland would appear again during the night, tlie peo ple about tho door moved away. The door was guarded during the night by the members of tho Horse Guard with drawn swords. But the crowds on the arcades and in the cor ridors still lingered, eager and anxious to see or hear the president. Cries of “Cleveland,” “Cleveland,” were followed by cries for Mr. Grady and Governor Gordon. At tho request of President and Mrs. Cleveland, Mr. Grady appeared on tho first arcade and said that President and Mrs. Cleveland had honored tho city with their presence; that they were very much fatigued from the effects of their long journey, and while they could not appear again tonight, they would devote the whole of tomorrow and tho day after to tho people of Georgia Ho urged that tlie hotel be cleared and that the noise cease, ap pealing to the gallantry of Georgia in the name of Mrs. Cleveland, and saying that lie felt sure that after this simple statement the noise would cease and the fair guest would sleep as peacefully in her room at the hotel as she would iu her own home in Oakview. With one cheer for tho speaker tho crowd quietly dispersed and all was quiet. Supper for twelve persons was set in room 115, at 11:30 last night, for the presidential party. The order camo in late, but Mrs. Schofield, tho steward; and Mr. Schneider, chief, pre pared a neat supper, with the following menu: Broiled Pompano a la Ma tra d’hotel, Parisienne potatoes. Filet do Boeuf aux Compigons, French stringbeans. Broiled Quail on Toast, Asparagus. Fried Oysters, in cruml s. I.nrab Chops Breaded, French Peas. Omelette an Cons lure, Chicken Salad. Soda Bsscuft, lljrida Oranges Malaga Grapes, Assorted Cakes. The party had taken supper on the train, and decided that they did not care for any thing else. Tlie president and Mrs. Cleveland took a light lunch of milk and crackers, and the supper was not served. As the special train from Marietta to Eliza beth proceeded on its journey, creaking be neath its burden of living freight, the hills were dotted with lights. Campbell’s hill looked like a sea of brilliant stars in the firma ment. The marble works were illuminated, and the breezes swayed the Chinese lanterns like ocean billows in a storm. Trains left Marietta lx>th on tho State road and the Marietta and North Georgia railroad, filled to their utmost capacity. Marietta is filled to overflowing, And it was a difficult matter to obtain a bed, much less a room there. Elizabeth last night was crowned with honor. The largest crowd over gathered in that classic city was assembled there to greet the president and see tho illumination. And as the clouds around Kennesaw were tinged with flashes of red shout after shout rent the air. Ono enthusastic Elizabethian shouted: “That red lantern at old man Hames is the purtiest thing I ever seen.” Tho red flash was succeeded by a more subdued color, and tho en tire cloud quivered like charged with elec tricity and flashed alternately as if the battle of twenty-three years ago was about being fought over. During the time spent in I waiting for the arrival of the president's train I the youthful population indulged in the pas time of calling the role of Elizabeth’s Bouton, * “Buffalo Bill,” “June the Hnorer,” Jenny ■ Scroggins, one-eyed Moll and Billy Bowlegs. The arrival of the special car containing the president was greeted with cheer after cheer. The engine gave a shrill whistle and soon the summit of Kennesaw flushed with a radiant glow that even the dense cloud could not de press. Again and again did the color deepen until the firmament seemed like melton gold. anti ere tho light faded away, leaving the darkness more intense, the tiro works closed in a blaze of many colored lights of glory that the cloud could not depress. First—A grayish or frost-eolored light gleamed out from tho intense darkness, then as the sharp report of two exploding bombs shook the air a mellow, roseate cloud seemed rising above the mountain whose shaggy out lines were coming out in relief. This in creased until for hundreds of yards around a hue like that of the atmosphere at sunset took the place of the night shadows. Then a sound like the irregular rattle of musketry greeted the ears of tho spectators and the next instant like, scores of shooting stars tho rockets darted over tho side of the mountain, falling hke a veritable shower of gold. The very obscurity which tho thick mists scorned struggling t >drag around it, added a wierd appearance of mystery which was almost awe-inspiring. And like tho sunset’s radiant glow it incit ed awav, ami was swallowed up by the sable Hood of night. Incidents of tho Day. The following representatives of tho press are attending the exposition: Mr. F. B. Glessner, of the Cincinnati Times-Star: Mr. J*. 11. Peatie, of tho Chicago News; Major Gibson, of the New York Tribune; Mr. W. I». Hawley, of tho Birmingham Ago; Colonel Todd, of the Anderson Journal; Mr. W. A. Wilgus, of the Hopkinsville South Kentuck ian; Mr. Rogers, of Harper’s Weekly; Mr. De- Graw, of the United Press; Mr. Beckford, of the Associated Press. J. W. Thonnnas, president of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad, arrived in the city last night on his private car. His party consisted of Mrs. W. L. Nichol, Miss De Bow, Miss Clare, Miss Anna Clare, Colonel Sevier and Colonel B. W. Wrenn. Governor John Peter Richardson, of South Carolina, the guest of Governor Gordon, was accompanied by Colonels J. 11. Traynham, J. I). Maxwell, AV. 1). Tarrant and several others. Governor Gordon’s staff and Mr. Frank G ordon received him at the car-shed, and he arrived just a short time before President Cleveland. Governor Lounsbury will arrive by the Air- Line at 9 this evening and will bo the guest of Willis Ragan on Peachtree street. Ile will bo accompanied by four of his otlicial staff, and will be received in an otlicial manner at the car-shed by tho members of Governor Gordon’s staff. Governor Taylor and party camo down in the Pullman sleeper Clorine. This is Pull man’s newest and finest car—a perfect gem in its way. Tho car is at the union depot, and an invitation to the public to call and inspect it is tendered by Mr. Kontz, the manager of tho Pullman interests in Atlanta. As large as was the. crowd on tho big day last week, it was nothing when compared with the throng that tilled the grounds and build ings on yesterday. How many visitors were there? Not less than forty thousand. This is tho estimate of sagacious nu n who are accustomed to numbering crowds. As soon as the gates wore thrown open peo ple began filing in. They came in pairs and ingroups. These early arrivals were mostly new-comers, who had not visited the exposi tion befpto. -By 9 o’clock several choc.:?nd visitors were tiling a bout the grounds and through the bmldings. An . hour later tho crowd had doubled, and by 11 o’clock between 15,000 ami 20,000 people were within the coniines of the exposition. Every train which left the city was loaded to its utmost carrying capacity. The trains ran regularly and made quick time. The platforms were continually crowded with people. By noon the throng had been greatly augmented, and by 2 o’clock it had reached its highest point. During the day every building contained thousands of visitors, and it was by no means easy for a person to navigate. There was no time for examining the exhibits slowly and minutely. In the main building tho aisle's and corridors were jammed and the private enclosures were tilled with ladies. Each ex hibitor wore a happy smile as his display was inspected by hundreds of curious sight-seers. In the surging mass were representatives of every class of humanity. Distinguished poli ticians from Maine, Connecticut and New York wore wedged close to the horny-handed farmer from Nebraska and Mississippi. Merchants and professional mon were elbowed by fair young women and brawny mechanics. Lit erary men and society women were in tho ranks with working women and school chil dren. The citizens of North Carolina were mingling with those of Arkansas. The Toxas cotton planter was next the tobacco-raiser from Virginia and the sugar planter from Louisiana. All classes, all conditions, all colors were component parts of this conglom erate mass. It is safe to affirm that in this gathering were citizens of every state and ter ritory of the union. Nothing but praise was heard on all sides. Amazement was expressed at tho stupendous achievement which had been wrought. The exposition was declared by everybody to be an unqualified success. HERE have been days and days in Atlanta, but never anything that could compare • with yesterday. It was Atlanta’s day, and right royally did the gate city of the south pay her tribute of J respect and Jove to tho . president of tho United 1? States of America, j And tho crowds! Where did all those " people come from ? was ' A* aho unanswered query that could bo hoard on 11 sides. It seemed as if not only all Georgia, but the entire south, had turned out to see the president. Atlanta, on yesterday, was a city, and no mistake. In Chicago venacular there wero “no flies on this town.” Tho presidentand liis lovely wife were shown tlie city, and on all sides were greeted by the heartiest receptions. Then they wero driven to the exposition grounds, where they were greeted by more people than had ever before gotten together in tho south. In the evening there wero dinners and a re ception, in which the distinguished guests mot the elite of southern society—a fitting closo to an eventful day. Owing to tho preference of President Cleve land to meet tho memliersof the general assem bly individually and not in their official capac ity, his excellency did not visit the hall of tho house ot reprosontativeH as anticipated. It was arranged, however, that President Cleve land and wife receive tho members of the gen eral assembly and state officials there. The central r<xnn occupied by Major J. W. Warren and Judge J. T. Nisbet was suitably arranged and prepared fertile occasion. Marietta street in front and Forsyth street on tho side, were densely packed with people, and the pressure was great Indeed to get inside the canitol building. But tho police stood at the entrance like a stone wall to knop out the Jiving tide seeking to flow in. They did their duty well, and even had tho hardihood to try to keep out reporters. Tlie police from the number who claimed to bo memliersof tho house and seeking admission report somewhere in tho ncighbor hood of 387 members. Tho crowded condi tion of tlio streets prevented anything like celerity in the movement of tho procession ot the president, ft was nearing high noon when tho shouts of tlio populace heralded tho ap proach of tho president and parly. Adjutant General John M. Kell, with his strong array of colonels ot tho governor's staff, Messrs. Harrell ot Decatur, E'.f'tu Locbrane, Wilber- force, Daniel, Gorman, Daily, Swift, Ross, Smith. Sheppard, AVien, Murphey, and War ren occupied the ante room. The president and party debarked from their carriages on Forsyth, street, and ascended the steps bet ween the open ranks of Governor Gordon’s staff. President Cleveland ami wife were escorted into the central room where they were gieoted by Mrs. < Jovenor Gordon. I’r* ident Cleve land and Mrs. Cleveland took a position in tho northeast corner of the room. < lovernor Gor don first introduced Governor Richardson, of South Carolina: next, o.\-tGovernor H, D. McDaniel, then Governor Perry, of Florida. Tho governor’s superb staff next tiled by and were introduced. Then Camo tho senate, headed by Hon. John S. Davidson, president. Hon. William A. Harris, the portly secretary was the next happy, man followed by the commanding form of Senator DoJarnotte, and when the senators all passed in review, Hon. AV. A. Little, speaker of the house, was introduced. When Mr. Gardner was presented in his happiest vein, he said: “I’m truly glad to shake the hand of a democratic president and more so that of Mr. Clevelaiul.” Tho helpers-on gave him an impetus forward but begot in bis re marks all the same. After all the members had been presented,the governor’s staff closed upthe rear. Tho president and wife descended the steps and entered their carriage. As they did so the welkin rang with the shout of exulting thousands. .Among the ladies present at the reception in tho governor's olneewere: Mrs. Governor Gordon, Mrs. Governor Richardson, Mrs. Governor Perry. Mrs. 11. AV. Grady, Mrs. (h A. Collier, Airs. AV. C. Benet, Mrs. John M. Kell, Miss Perry of Florida, Miss English, Miss Youman of South Carolina. As the carriages bearing the distinguished visitors drew up at the steps leading to the stand, tho applause which seemed to hurst from all parts of the stand was overwhelming. How everybody cheered and yelled! And how happy everybody seemed! It was an occasion to be long remembered. As the president, leaning upon the arm of Mr. Don Bain, walked to the front of the stand, tho crowd “stood on its hind logs** and literally yelled itself hoarse. This cheering was increased, if possible, upon Mrs. Cleve land’s appearance. The president took a seat at tho front of tho stand with Mrs. Cleveland at his right. The other members of the party took seals assigned to them, and as soon as the applause had suf ficiently subsided, Mr. Collier stepped to the front and announced that tho exercises would be opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Barnett. mr. grady’s introduction. Thon Mr. Collier introduced Mr. Grady. Air. Grady said: Mr. President, Dulies and My Conntrynien -I Khali have thr pl east rc of presenting to you today the foremost rub ron this earth. N'kiu r nor czar norenipernr holds phve with the pre: id -nt of the American r’pubi c. 'Die right of Inheritance cui not confer, or bleo.iy usurpation win, cipia honor to that which is his to whom, hy the peaceful and unchallenged sun n g oi this jieoplv, th. ir high est commission - the most sacred jiolith al trust that could Im» confided to mortal stewardship. [Chcer ing.] The pride find piers ire, sir (turning to the presi dent), with which we. welcome you is emphasizel by the knowledge that you have hel l this high commission with simple dignity and sin- ciity, and have honored your high otlbe with a strong and stainless administration, [(he it cheering.] As to th s exposition, it is enough Io say, that suiib’is now pending for this season’s cotton w!ii<’h seventy days ago ua-.’-iwiigon those fields, and has been since siipphinle l by those buildings. Thi’sexposli o i reprt’.s. nu the growth and aspira tion of the Piedmont region. ( 'rude as it mny ap pear, It beivs evidence to a rehabilitation without parallel in our industrial hi-tory. Much, Mr. of this is due to the confidence b-* otten by your elect! >n and jii. Aided by your ad ministration. [lTolonged che r ng.j In welcoming you to tho people of the Piedmont states, compacted here with conn ion and auspicious purpose. I can promise you a privilege that even a president may eat-em that of 1 Miking into the faces and hearing tlie c.ndial welcome of more southerners than any living or dead has se<n as-emb <”i. [Cheers.] My countrymen, J present, to you your president. [Prolonged cheering. | 'J he president’s speech. President Cleveland spoke as follows: When in 1815 a convention was held in Memphis, in the state of Tennessee, having t r its object the development of tin resources oi the western and southern states, one of the greatest and most far seeing statesmen of our country foretold the future greatness and imporlnnee of a point in Dekalb county, in the state of Geor gia, culled Atlanta, not far from tho village of Decatur. This place, at that time waspropir.y culled “a point,” for Atlanta wnstlw-n merely ammie given to a railroad st. ton here, without the h a t preten sion to belli; a city or even a village. It was, I think, two years after this that the n.nne was adopt - cd by the little village of Marthasville when she proudly received a city charier. Experiencing the Incidents and trials which are common to early municipal growth, in 1861 she had a population of about 13.un0. Soon thereafter the thunders of war sounded nil about her, and a be sieged army occupied her streets and publlo p!ac s. Iler buildings and her properly were destroyed by both armies, the b*-ic_ e 1 ami the bedegers, to such an extent that win n th.- inhabitants returned in December, Di li, to the city from which they had lx?en driven, they found tmdr homes ruined and burned, ami their city a scene ol ehaircl and d< so iateh-uins. So it may be truly said that the Atlanta of to lay dates from 1865. I ha\e re ently seen most irnpre ■ Ivc demonstra tions of the industry ami jx-is veraiice of ih • people of the United State- in the creation of bu-tling ami prosperous cities, and in overcoming the difficulties which attend new settlements ami the growth of ii ’W citie-; but it seems to me that an element of heroism is added by a j c »plv who ran without de sj air see the ruin of all their hands have wrong! t, who can begin again ami build their waste places, ami In spite ofevery <liscoinHgeinei,t evince a deter mination to reach their de.diny. (cheers. | In twenty-two years the secom! Atlanta lias been built, larger, more prosp rous awl I.dr- r than the destroyc 1 Atlanta. II r place, fir t, among the cities of a great state, her increasing buJm.ss gives evidence of th • Industry and energy ol her people. Well may they may be proud of the work of their hands. Nor shall tiro glory of their achievements be for them alonr. Everyone of their coumrymon may con gratulate himself that all that has kero born done is a result of American industry and American cour age and enterpr.s •. | ( beers. ] There is, there should be, nothing in the way of this congratulation; ami any citizen who to'lay sees th< se additions to the growth and progress of the nation, who docs not f- el in Ids heart and prou<Hy >ny of tho people who have n stor. d At lanta, “These arc rny countrymen,” forgets his feal ty to American citizenship. (Prolonged cheering.] Atlanta, in her efforts towards ab( th r condiil <n of trade and business, has not been selfish nor < ir cum-' rib' d. '1 he cotton exposition of J 1 and tho commercial convention of 1885, both important ev< nts, inaugurated by her citiz- ns and held hero, w» r ? of great direct advantag ■ to a large regi m <>f country, and wore of gr< at value to the entire na tion. Atlmta holds another exjiositlon today, to which are Invited the people of Georgia and neigh boHng states, to display their products ami their ma.’uifactun s, and to give proof ot their rcsf»m<ei. This occasion cannot but lead to the most Impor tant r “lilts. Everyman who attends It and L at nil com erned with what is Imie exhibited, will re turn to his homo with new plans and new pnqtosei that rn n t rom’t In ids added prosperity. Thcaggrc gate of this will make rich and prosperous neigh borhoodx. Its contagion will make a rich and pios p(T hjs Hate. |Cheers.] We often hear of states note*l for the excellence of their products. Tills is not always the result of fertility or ;■ oil or Us adaptability, but it frequently a iMfrom the enterprise of the people, In inaugur ating oxfodtions such os this, wneru they can meet and counsel together am! learn of e»u h other. Georgia and the surrounding slates still feel tho impulse of the cotton expadtion and the eommcr clal convention, mid I trust and hep? that this ex- I o.dllon will of no !< -s inest and value to the | Ojole and .‘■ccdons that b"ve contributed to make it a success. (Prolonged cheering.] At the conclusion of the president’s speech, repeated calls were made for Governor Gordon. In response, the governor arose and proposed “three cheers for Mrs. Cleveland,” which were given with wild cntiiusiaKrn. Mr. Collier then announced tbtxt tho provi dent and hh party would make a tour of the building,*, and at 2 o’clock would return to the gray J stand and hold a public recej’tion; that as,»n consequence of the great number present, it would be imi»<>sßibt»', for tho president to PRICE FIVE CENTS. shake haiul.q with them, they were requests! to pass in front of the platform in procession, and in that way every one on I lie ground* would bo able to meet tlie president and hia party. This announcement was repeatedly inter rnpted by loud calls of “Gordon,” “Gordon.’- Governor Gordon finally camo forward and. said: My Fellow-Countrymen—l will do nothing more than join you in the loud .1 c'aiin that trembles up on this southern nirnnd thrills our verv being, in welcome to a democratic president. [Prolonged and enthusiastic ch cring.j I join each and all er you in tho proclamation which your I 0 'its utter, that we have in our mid«t the’’man of destiny,’’w ithout a Waterloo in the post o' the ftiture. [Groat cheering.] Noir, I wish to imine tlio announcement Unit th" piosliient and liis party are to be hero at two o'lla k, when tho president will hold a reception here; and 1 know you widall lie glad togreet him. [Cheers.] At tlie close of the exercises at tliestand, the president and Mrs. Cleveland wero escorted to their carriage for a drive through tlio grounds and a short visit to attractive features of the exposition. Escorted by tho Guard and the staff of General Young, tho distinguished guests drove first to machinery hall, whore they alighte i and ontored tlio building, tlie president being escorted by Mr. Charlie Collier and Mrs. Cleveland by Mr. Henry W. Grady. They were eagerly but respectfully followed by a largo party of ladies and gentlemen, who wero their constant admirers during their tout through the buildings. The reception was brief, informal, lint ex ceedingly pleasant. Tho presidential party. Governor Gordon and Mrs. Gordon, Governor Richardson, Colonel A. I*. Butler, and a few others, wero escorted into tho beautiful littlo club house by Mr. Don Bain, Mr. Bat Calhoun, Captain Harry Jackson and other members of tho Driving Park association. An elegant lunch was served and half an hour was passed delightfully. The party then returned to tho platform in front of the'grand stand, where tho president was to hold a general reception. This was an event looked forward to by the mass of people. During his visit to tlio club house the president, in conversation with Gov ernor Richardson and others, complimented tho exposition and tho exquisite littlo club house. Tho carriage again drew in line in tho re.tur of the platform, and the entire party disem barked and took tlie places they had occupied earlier in the day. President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland ap proached tho front edge of the platform anct began to “receive.” General P. M. B. Younw stood near Mrs. Cleveland, and a number of distinguished persons occupied seats upon the platform. 'The reception was informal, and everybody seemed to enjoy it. The president and his wife never appeared to bettor advantage. Their faces were wreathed in smiles as they looked upon 11m thousands of loyal men ana women who camo forward to do them honor. “I como six hundred miles to shake Grovel iiy the hand, and I’ll be. durned if eny cop ia going to stop me,” exclaimed a Texas farmer as lie stepped over tlie fence, disregarding the vehement commands to “stand back” uttered by tho bine-coated functionaries. “Me and Sal have come all the way from Greenville, South Carolina, to git a good look at our handsome president and liis purty wife, and we’ll sob them or know tlio reason why.** Thus spoke, with emphasis, a sunburnt and horny-handed fanner from across tho Savan nah. “Just snap your eyes at her, Melindy; ain’t she a beauty ? She's a heap purtier than her pictures imide her.” “Now, I like the way tlio president look* liis crowd square in the eves. He's a square man, and ain't stuck up a bit.” “I’ve got only one arm, which I lost fighting for the confederacy, and I have always boon a fire-eater, but let mo tell you I believe in that man. Ho is a president such as tlio whole country should bo proud of, and I mean to grasp him by tho hand,” said a veteran, as ha forced his way through tlie crowd. “Tim photographs don’t begin to do them justice. They arc certainly tho liamlsomest couple I ever laid eyes on,” enthusiastically exetaimod an Atlanta belle. 1 Such expression as tlie above were hoarder* every side. ’ ► A solid column of people, three or four thick, was quickly formed and began mov ing at a quick gu.lt in front, of liie platform upon which stood the president, and his wife. Handshaking was wholly dispensed with, otherwise the reception would have lasted until night. Tho moving mass was conglomerates In it were men, women and children, Not oj few colored people vied with their whit®' neighbors in paying homage to the distin guished guests. The presidont smiled upon each person that passed, and Mrs. Cleveland’* face wore a perpetual smile. Tho graciou* bearing of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland captivated everyone. They literally won tlie hearts of tho multitude. Tlio reception continued for* perhaps half an hourand not one-tenth of th* peojile had passed. In tiiat brief period Brest, dent Cleveland captured at least 25,000 people- Bresident and Mrs. Cleveland, Mr. Charles Collier aad Mr. Henry W. Grady left the stand and entered tlio decorated carriage. Governor Gordon and Mrs. Gordon took seats in anotherj carriage, and Mr. and Mrs, Vilas and Governor Richardson and Colonel A. B. Bntler.of South Carolina,occupied seats in a third. The party then quilted tlie grounds and returned to th*> city via Boachtree street. 'l’lio otlicial mansion of the state of Georgia, on J’eaclitrco street, yesterday evening, not only had tho honor to contain within its wall* one of tho most distinguished men intho world —who was the one inwlio.se honor tho state, I through its executive head, the gallant Gordon, had arranged for an elaborate dinner—but there was assembled to meet our protdent, the official heads of the different depart incuts tiiat aid the governor in carrying on tlio business ot tho soverign state of Georgia. In tlio fullest sense, gentlemen assembled to meet Cleveland and the visiting governors were typical Geor gians and true representatives of our people. ' Tlie mansion was decorated within with * profusion of tho choicest flowers, furnished by Florist Wachendorf, and without tho front of tlio house was covered with United State* flags and national decorations, while th* official flag of the state of Georgia occupied a prominent place. The music was furnished by tho band of Second United Stales Artillery, which ployed a choice selection of music (Turing the entertainment. Tho hqnso was rigidly closed to all comer* except tho invited guests, and tho police ar rangements were under tho personal direction of Chief of Police Connolly, who wore bis gold badge prominently displayed, «-.n-ied out hi* orders with the strictest military discipline, much to the discomfiture of some unauthorized pi rams who attempted to gain an entrance. Mrs. Cleveland has been a traveler in many lands and in many places, at home and abroad, has been tho reeeplent ot many entertain ments, but nowhere has she been mor* elegantly and more gracefully entertained than on yesterday afternoon at the beautiful homo of Mrs. J. IL Borter. Mrs. Cleveland wore a black velvet dress trimed with jet. Her hat, which was relieved by white ribbon, was not removed on her en-, trance but was wom during the lunch. Th* dress was a rich looking dress, but was of tho stylo and kind worn bv ladies during morning visits. Tlie other ladies of tho party wet* attired in similar costumes, of course th* material and colors being different. Hat* wero invariably worn. Tlio ladica were de lighted with Mrs. Cleveland, and last evening at the club reception, wero Enthusiastic iu her praise and sincere in their admiration. Mrs. Porter was a charming hostess and the entertainment is generally admitted to be th* handsomest one of p. 3 Rind over seen in th* south.

Georgia Historic Newspapers

The Atlanta constitution. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, October 25, 1887, Image 1