The Portland daily press., 1889-04-30


showed indications of breaking away. A sa-
lutte of one gun was fired as rhe train passed
Tacony. The train reached Tacony on time
e a. m.) From Trenton to Elizabeth the run
was without incident, and the time was prin-
clpally occupied at breakfast in the Pullman
dining car Continental, where an elaborate
menu was served.
UP THE BAY.
Amid the Booming of Guns and
Shrek of whistles.
ELIZABETH, N. j., April 29.-On the 23d
of April, 100 years ago, Gen. Washington
arrived at Elizabeth 1.-THE place was then
called Elizabethtownl after tedious journey
Of six days from Washington.
This morning, President Harrison-so
great Is the contrast in the means of trans
portation wrought by a century-arrived at
7.25, having covered the same distance, sur-
rounded by the ease, comfort and elegance
Of Pennsylvania railroad palace car, with
in six hours. 1t was cloudy at sunrise, but
later on the clouds lifted with guarantee of
fair weather and beautiful, balmy, April
day. The people of the city were astir early
and long before the presidential train arriv-
ed crowds gathered at the Union depot and
along the streets leading to Gov. Green's res
idence, where President Harrison was to
take breakfast. The residences, stores and
hotels on either side Of the streets leading
from Gov. Green's mansion TO EliZabethp0rt,
along the route Of the procession, were gaily
decorated with flags and bunting. Three
The first was 20 feet broad and % feet high.
At Broad and East streets was
another, called the living arch. At
Elizabeth avenue and Cross Roads was a
third on which were stationed 40 pretty
girls, dressed to represent the AZ States and
seven Territories. These girls threw volleys
Of flowers at the President as he passed un-
der the arch.
The line of march followed as near as pos
sible the historic route taken by Gen. WASH
ingt0n 100 years ago, and from Gov. Green's
residence to the Alcyone boat club house
is distance Of about two miles and half.
The parade and procession was the most
Imposing ever witnessed at Elizabeth. Near
ly 5000 men were In line. Mrs.Harrison and
Mrs. Morton occupied seats in the carriage
beside the President and Vice President as
the procession passed on to Elizabethport.
The Presidents journey from the Governors
mansion to Elizabethp0rt was one continual
ovation. The sidewalks, windows and door
cheered vociferously as the Presidents car
riage drove by. Along the route flags
waved, handkerchiefs auttered and cheer
ing voices fairly drowned the din of music
Of drums and flies and brass Instruments.
Arriving at the Alcyone boat house the
President and Vice President were rowed
out to the Dispatch in barge manned by
twelve United States seamen, and the rest of
the Presidential party were taken out in
steam launch: When the President had
received, 1t was nearly IL O'Clock. Occa-
sionally steamer worked off little pent up
enthusiasm through her steam whistle, but
there was little noisc made, and the stiffness
that prevailed was in strong contrast to the
deafening din that greeted the President an
hour later on his way up the bay. 1t was
11.36 when the Dispatch raised her anchor
and swung her head about. As she started
on her triumphal voyage two small guns
pealed forth, while the discordant music of
fifty steam whistles announced her depar-
tare. The steamer Maine swung around and
steamed up ahead of the great ship. The
Wiman, with its distinguished load, fell In
qehind, while on either side a tug boat acted
as convoy. The Dispatch moved rapidly up
the Kills, past the Sirius, which waited for
her coming Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Nor
ton, with their party, were standing on the
bow Of the Sirius. AS the despatch moved
past. the President, who was standing on
the quarter deck, raised his hat to the cheer
ing crowd.
As the Dispatch moved through the mar
row Arthur Kill, the President stood
against the railing of the quarter deck, his
0yerc0at buttoned close to his chin, his silk
hat pulled well down over his eyes. for there
was good breeze blowing. His hands were
clasped behind Kim except when he raised
his glasses to his eyes to scan the swarming
decks Of the attendant steamboats,. On the
deck about him were the officers Of the ship,
on the deck forward were ranged blue clad
sailors and on the main deck were the sub
ordinate officers. The distinguished guests
and members of the cabinet formed little
group by themselves Just below the quarter
deck. Prominent among the guests on board
was Gen. Schofeld in full uniform. The
Dispatch steamed up the Kill, herself silent
save when her whistle gave a warning note
to the crafts about her, but greeted on her
progress by such shrieking of whistles and
exploding of gunpowder as made conversa-
tion in subdued or moderate tone Of voice
an impossibility.
The banks Of the Kills were lined with
men, women and children, and cloud of
waving white handkerchefs fioated about
their heads. and echoing cheers from thous-
ands Of throats rang over the water. About
theiDispatch swarmed dozen big steam
boats and as many tugs, and behind, for half
a mile, stretched out the fleet of sailing yes
sells: Far ahead, stretching from the mouth
OF the Kills to the great Brooklyn bridge,
could be seen the double line of vessels, be-
ginning with line of small tugs and steam
boats. From every masthead hung the
American flag, while the entire rigging Of
many OF the ships was covered with many
hued bunting. Before she had passed far up
the Day, Gn6 despatch suddenly turned
square across the line of boats that were
following. This threw them altogether, and
brought the Sirius and Wiman far out from
the Presidents ship. For moment 1t looked
as though the Sirius must come in collision
with the Patrol or Myndert Starin, which
were following, but they sheered off in time,
and the only accident was harmless collis-
ion with small sail boat.
AS the Dispatch passed the line Of
boats fell in behind her until the feet in her
wake was great to mammoth proportions,
and she moved swiftly along to the echoing
din of hundreds of whistles and the deafen-
ing reports from cannon great and small.
Great merchant vessels, trim yachts and
craft Of all descriptions saluted the Presi-
dent. Half way up the bay the great white
hull of the Boston loomed up. Aloft every
yard was covered with blue coats standing
erect, with feet well apart, looking like dolls,
so lofty was their position. As the Despatch
steamed by marines ranged on deck present
ed arms, while one af the ships guns belch-
ed for the first note of the national salute
as one after another of the great ships were
passed, each joining in the salute. Then the
Despatch steamed past the wharves, black
with people, to the foot of Wall street, and
came to an anchorage at 1875 D. m. Shortly
afterwards the great barge came to the ships
side, the President stepped into it and took
his seat in the stern, and the crew of ship
owners from the Marine Society rowed him
ashore.