Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-09
HARRIS0N'S TRIP.
THEY MAKE MUCH OVER HIM IN THE
HUB.
A state Breekfs,t-His Departure from
observation-disclosures of the
Route.
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Bosrox. Mass. August president FTar-
rison arose much refreshed this morning
and pleasantly received the early greet
ings Of the members OF his party. State
breakfast was served IN the ebony room Of
the VendOme. The party, in addition 10
tho President, were Acting-Governor
Bracket, Adiutant- General Dalton, Score
tary Window, Secretary Proctor, Mayor
Hart. Walker Blaine, Private Secretary
Halford. and Colonel Mansfield.
Shortly after 3 o'clock twenty men. rep
rescnting the Lancers and half OF the First
battalion Of cavalry, who had been chosen
TO act az Outriders on the way 10 the sta
tion. rode mp Carriages then drew mp. and
when the President made his Appearance
he was greeted with hearty cheers. lie
was accompanied ia the first carriage 10y
Northumberland Bracket aud Adlu-
tart Dalton II the second carriage were
Colonel Mansfield, SurgeOn-General Holt,
and Lieutenant Hall. In the third were
Colonel Wellington. Colonel Sampson. and
Colonel Rockwell
Then the outriders moved in front. fank.
and rear, and the Presidents environment
at VendOme was complete. The streets on
the route were thrOnged with people. who
cheered the Chief Executive as he passed,
while he pleasantly bowed right and left.
Themarch consumed about thirty minutes.
A crowd OF several thousand persons were
in waiting at the station and received the
President with noisy demonstrations OF
welcome. which continued as ne was es-
cortod through the station to the tram.
IF LIsTKSs But IS SILENT.
The President fingered a moment on the
car platform, but politely ignored the calls
for speech. As the train moved out Of
the depot amid the boom of cannon and
the cheers Of the crowd the President ap-
peared on the platform and bowed his fare
wells until the train disappeared. At the
crossing Just outside the city crowds OF
people lined the tracks. cheering the Presi-
dent. who. standing hat in hand on the
platform OF his car. bowed his acknow-
Judgments. The crossing passed the l'resl-
dent entered his car, and substituting a
soft travelling-hat for his silk one lounged
in his chair took up newspaper. and msde
himself comfortable but spared time TO
meet many members Of his travelling party
and 10 say pleasant word to all
THE DEPARTURE.
The special train with President Harri-
son and party; President Lord, of the Bos-
ton and Maine railroad Lieutenant-Goy-
ernor Bracket and members of the Gov
ernors staff. and corps Of newspaper-nen
pulled out of the Boston and Maine depot
at o'clock this morning ~ route 10 Bar
Harbor. The engine. which Il the new
fortv-hve-tOn locomotive 1lppecanoe, was
decorated with floral designs. A large
crowd witnessed the historic departure.
which was made to the accompaniment OF
salute by battery and the continued
cheers OF the crowd.
WILL LOSE SOME oP MS ESCORT.
Lieutenant-Governor Bracket and staff
will leave the train at Haverhill General
Manager Furber, Of the Boston and Maine
railroad, accompanies the party and Will
personally supervise the arrangements OF
the trip.
DFHONsTRATIvE LAWRENCE.
The first great demonstration after the
departure from Boston was made at South
Lawrence where the train stopped. There
an enormous crowd around the depot
checred a. the train stopped; guns thun,
dered a salute; flags waved aud Daiid
PLAYED lively airs. People covered the
platform and were perched upon All posi-
bic places which promised view.
The President went 10 the rear Of his car
as il entered the depot and shook the
hands of hundreds of people in waiting
behind the train.
How are Won. Mr.. President ?" and SINH
lar expressions were heard from the crowd.
Governor Goodell. of New Hampshire,
and staff Joined the train at this point.
When the police had made clear space
of foot or two Mayor Mack occupied 1t
and formally welcomed the President TO
Lawrence. extending a cordial greeting
and introducing him to the people. The
President bowed his response. Again the
crowd cheered, and with cries of Long
live the President" cheers for him and
his Cabinet. music bv the band, and
burrahs by the people. the train moved OF.
Among the gentlemen who boarded the
train at this point in addition 10 Governor
Goodell and stan were Senator Blair. Con
gressmen Mute and Moore, Secretary-oi-
State Thompson. and General John Eaton.
NEARING BAR HABBoR.
The next stop was at Haverhill. where a
big arch of welcome was erected, and a
large crowd packed the depot and adjacent
streets. Governor Bracket, OF Massachn-
sets. and staff left the train at tins point,
and when the State line was crossed
Governor Goolell. of New Hampshire, and
Goodell and staff said good-by as the state
line was neared and left the cars at Exeter:
At South Berwick, on the Maine side Of
the river. stop was made 20 take on Adj
infant General Spraguc, General Harper.
and Colonies philbrOok. Pullen, and
Boothbv. of the Governors stan, and
there was more cheering and the same
eager desire 20 grasp the hand Of the Presi-
dent. Governor Burleigh had intended TO
meet the train at this point, but sickness
prevented him and his regrets were stated
i'm due form by General Sprague, who well
coined the President.
Crowds greeted the President at every
stopping place. and he shocks hnnds with
all Who could reach him, but made 10
speeches.
TON RrED MASTER or CEREMONIES.
Congressman TON" Reed joined the
party at North Berwick and be became
master Of ceremonies. Tho tram reached
Portland at noon, about fifteen minutes
late. Tho Boston and Maine officials said
gOod-hy and the Maine Central officials
took charge. At the depot In Portland the
President was greeted by great crowd; A
little child was lifted above the crowd 10
pass the President bouquet, which he re
ccived with a bow and a smile. The tram
stopped only five minutes, and then with q
change If engines went on. At Brunswick
- salute Of twentv-One guns was hred, also
one at the Kennebec arsenal.
SAFE WITH BLAINE.
BAR HABBoR. MI, August S.-Mt. Desert
ferry was reached at 7. NJ. Here Secre-
tary Blaine met the President and escorted
him npon the ferry-bOat. This evening
the President Is dining quietly with the
Blaine family and resting after the excite
ment Of the Boston reception and the trip
of to-day.
Fairy Flower.