Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-15

curing more slightly position, and as th'
crowd grove the enthusiasm increases.
Every body is full of . supreme desire "a
see the President Of the United States ar,
give him the cheer upon cheer Of cordia
welcome. That 10 what Bath is anxious 70
for and ere long the sturdy citizens of tn,
shipping city are to be accorded ample op
portunily TO satisfy their DESIRES,
People run anxi0usly to the telegraph
Office and ask for information, Where il
the trainl" "What time will il get here j?
The weary yet obliging operator tells then
that the train has left Brunswick and will b,
here at one o'clock. Back they rush to thu
crowd surging to and fro in ito mad desire t,
zee Benjamin Harrison.
From Washington street up the track by
the depot and beyond is \ dense mass d
humanity under the huge canopy of hun
dreds Of umbrellas. Ten short minutes t
wait. Patiently they stand in the mud ant
rain, knowing that the end draws near
Finally the train man comes running up th,
track warning them of the approaching train
II 10 one o'clock. The deep and shril
whistles Of the various manufactures pro
claim the hour.
An immense shout goes up Here is tht
train" and 90 it is. Nobly the police en-
deAvor to restrain the crowd, which has be
come aim st wild with enthusiasm. The
train comes to q standstill. There is n su
preme silence rs all gaze intent at the open
ing of the car and then as the grand face ol
the President il framed within it the pent W
enthusiasm 10 given full vent and shout afteI
shout breaks the stiffness as twelve hundred
Maine people render their welcome to theii
President.
President Harrison 10 escorted by Hon
Arthur Sewsli. whose guest he is during hi
stay ia the shipping city. Following these
gentlemen are the other members of the
party. Secretary of the Navy Tracy, Sen
ator Hale, Congressman Dingley, Congress
man Lodge of Massachusetts, Gen. HYDE
Psyson Tucker, Private Secretary Hslford
Joseph ii. Msnley, James G. blaine, Jr.
Harold Marsh Sewall.
The train was finely decorated with Gu
flowers furnished by Morton, the florist
The presidential party aiighted at the new
passenger depot and passed Immediately
through it to the line of hacks drawn up il
the rear. As the Preside-t passed through
the door and stood to await the opening OF
the hack door, the crowd again broke fortf
in prolonged cheering, intersperssd will
many enthusiastic remarks. Three time
three did the surrounding buildings give tn,
echo to theiv shouts The President re
moved his hat and for one brief moment re
mained with uncovered head in the fallin,
rain.
He steps into the hack, the door 10 shu
and he is driven of. Hacks for the othe
guests are promptly filed. and as Senate
Hale and Congre ssman DiDgley take thei
positions they are greeted by enthusiasts
cheers.
At LIS the parted started from the depot
Up Washington street the proce goes
between sidewalks lined with crowds c
ladies and gentlemen, who wave ard shou
their welcome a. the presidential party ad
vances up the avenue. The Custom Hous
10 handsomely draped. Two large flags han
on either side Of the main entrance, Will
above and about the building are pendan
festoons Of national bunting. An immens
inscription, Welcome to the Chief Magii
trate, Was suspended over the door, and =
immense golden eagle surmounted the en-
trance decorations.
come, which 60 other city can surpass i
warmth. At half past one the party turn
up the driveway to the residence of Arthu
l DC bl, Ese4 ItfbS0Cht Va tic 4hAAht NtHtis
Railway, . gentlemen Of great public spirit
devoting his entire energies to the buildin
| up Of his city and the State.
| The do r. we're open and the Pre- slider
alighting, pass-d, on the arm of Mr.. Sewal
| up the broad " ak to the house.
| The scene within was one Of marked cor
| trast to that ont OF doors. Welcome was j
the very atmosphere Of this New Englsn
home.
The broad halls and the cheerful interior
the flowers and The perfume and the beaut
fully decorated dining room, all pronounce
for hospitality.
The party were welcomed by the hostes,
Accompan ing it were some Of the young
relatives of the family of Mr.. Sewall, mai
ing typical home gathering at this Pres
Dental lunch.
The party. after the preliminary greeting
and preparation, passed in to the luncl
| which VAS elaborate and unique. III
time for lunch was granted, the train haviu
been on time.
During the time in which the party lunchs
~ish Mr.. Sevall, the National Home Bar
Of Togus, B. n. Theme leader. gave Q fr
concert in front Of the Custom House, q
selections being loudly applauded.
Il Al t0e Close OF tne Iuncu tOe party aga
took the hacks and passed down the ma
street which vas extensively decorated
honor Of ine event. and at about half pa
two, reached Custom House square. whel
fully two thousand people awaited it. asr
yal A. the hacks approached. the crow,
rendered President H arrison another ovatic
of cheefs. The rain fell in torrents but.tt
people we're enthusiastic and didn't mind
The band played Hail to the Chief" I'll
party alighted as the north entrance and el
tered the custom house. President HarI
son vas accompanied BY Senator Frye u
Secretary Tracy.
Most Of he prominent members Of Il
4 Presidential party were presented BY AFsh'
. Sevall 70 Mayor George Moulton, Jr., Co
j lecscr Wakefield. Postmaster George
|. Nichols, Cleveland appointee, Preside
DoaneA Of the board Of aldermen, Preside
j Shaw Of the conn = council and many 9th
] o0clals. Mcss Of tie pssssa1a1isns ve
: nade in the posenastes's psivaae ONCE.
ii 6scsssasy Of Navy Tracy vas