Evening journal., 1889-08-09
HARRISON VISITS BLAINE.
The Presidents Hearty Recep-
tion in Maine.
AT THE sEcRETARY's COTTAGE.

Incidents Of the Journey-An Accident
TO the Presidents Carriage
Received by Blaine at Mount Desert
Ferry Escorted 60 stanwood Cottage
BAR HARpoR, Aug. g. AN ovation greeted
the president at every point on his journey
at which the train passed. AZ Brunswick
ard Augusta demonstrations were made, and
at the latter place the crowd gave the presi-
dent an old fashioned Maine cheer. On leav-
ing Augusta the president sat down 70 lunch
with Senator Hale The repast was inter-
rupted by the arrival Of the train at Water
vile, where there was a large crowd assem-
bled ON the green In front of the depot A
salute greeted the president as he left the
train for the first time since the departure
from Boston. He was escorted by the gov
ernor's staff 70 a platform near by, and was
introduced 70 the people by Mayor Meader,
who said;
at is our glad and pleasant privilege on
this beautiful summer day 10 welcome to our
state our beloved and honored president, and
II is my special privilege TO introduce 70 you
Benjamin Harrison, president of the United
Statesn The band played for minute, aud
then President Harrison spoke as follows;
Harrison Speaks nj waterviile.
The preparations which have been made here
are more suggestive OF speech than those / have
seen at any other place on my route, came
\ from Washington with resolute purpose 20 make
no speeches. The purpose Of my coming 70
Maine as you we'll know, was 70 visit your dis
unguished citizen my personal friend aud cabinet
officer. James Blaine. Great cheerug) !
beg you viii therefore allow me simply 10 thank
you for the cordialty with which you have greeted
me; 70 SSH you AL good and 20 bid you good by
An Immense Crowd at bangor.
AT Bangor a salute was fired and the depot
platform was packed with humanity. SO
great indeed was the crowd that hundreds OF
the peope could not get glimpse Of Presi-
dent Harrison till the train moved of again.
Congressman Boutelle, Hon. Hannibal Ham
lin, Mayor Bragg, Ex-Governor Davis and
other prominent gentlemen chatted pleasant
ly with the president for minute or so. MIR.
Hamlin said
! "The arrangements ought TO have been 70
that we could have extended TO you the hos
pitality that Is in our hearts,
Congressman Boutelle introduced the presi-
/ dent to the multitude, who gave three rous-
ing cheers. The president shook hands with
those fortunate enough 70 reach him, and wa'
again cheered as the train rolled away. a
new engine lnvishly decorated, and bearing
= at its front a framed portrait of the presi
a dent was taken on at Bangor.
AT Ellsworth the mayor Of the city anl
Judge Emery, OF the supreme court, were
3 personally introduced, aud more handshak
I, ing was indulgel IN. Senator Hale tool
y leave at this POINT.
Save for an occasional cheer as the trail
dashed through a station or past field
/ there was nothing out OF the ordinary unit
Mount Desert ferry was reached.
Secretary Blaine Meets His Guests
Secretary Blaine, who had come over on
special boat from Bar Harbor, walked alon,
the platform between the people, and step
: ping into the private car greeted the presl
dent He was followed closely by Congress
d man Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts
With but few moments delay th
president and Mr.. Blaine, followed b
the others Of the party, left the eai
n and walked through the crowd to I'll
steamer Sappho, which was ga.ly decqrates
The sappho had but few passengers beside
the presidential party. On arriving at III
s wharf az Bar Harbor a salute was fred b
a the revenue cutter Woodbury., and the salui
d was re-echoed from the yachts in the harbol
must "a NhiNh WNAN IlASAAAl atNAtuNNNa
~ The President in an Accident.
I The president and Mr.. Blaine walked arr
= in arm along the wharf 10 the street, wher
the carriages were in waiting, While tn
y livery carriage containing the president AM
- Mr.. Blaine was turning corner II ran int
= another carriage, and wheel Of the latte
, vehic,e was smashed Mr. Walker Blaine
Mr.. Halford and Mr. Lodge followed in
carriage drawn by Mr. Blaine's horses, AM
N a number Of other carriages fell in behind
h making quite procession through the mai
y street. while tho piazzas Of the hotels Wei
Of filled with onlookers. Many of the building
d were decorated, and at several points alon
* the route cheers for the visitors were given.
~ When the procession turned out Of Mai
Il street, to proceed 70 Stanwood, Mr.. Blaine
cottage, the streets contained no crowds an
few decorations On reaching the cottag
the president and party were welcomed b
q Mrs Blaine and quickly made themselves a
Z home In the evening the president dine
: quietly with the Blaine family and reste
y from the fatigues of the day. A visit {
e Moosehead lake and a popular reception q
K Bar Harbor are among the features in pro-
le pect
The Pension Investigation.