Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-08-09
Greeting at watervlIIe.

; NMEtfH.
Greeting 1T watcrylIIe.
Bar HARBoR, Me-, Aug. 0.-On leav-
ing Augusta the president sat down to
lunch with Senator Hale. The repast
was interrupted by the arrival Of the
train at WatervilIe, where there was
large crowd assembled on the green in
front Of the depot.
A salute greeted the president as he
left the train, the first time since the de-
parture from Boston. He was escorted
by the governors staff to platform near
By and was introduced to the people by
Mayor Meader. who said:
This is our glad and pleasant privi-
leSe to welcome our beloved president"
The Presidents Remarks.
TIE band played moment and
President Harrison spoke as follows:
The preparations which have been made
here are more suggestive of q speech than
those have seen at any other place on my
route. j came from Washington with resO.
lutte purpose to make no speeches. The pur-
poseof my coming 70 Maine, as you well know.
was to visit your distinguished citizen, my
personal friend and cabinet oaicer-James g.
Blaine Great eheering1
beg you will therefore allow me simply to
thank YOU for the cOrdiality with which you
have greeted; TO wish you all good and to bid
you goou-by.
At Bangor.
Both gentlemen went to the rear Of
the train when Bangor was reached,
about $3.50 p. M, while a salute was be-
ing fred. The depot platform was
packed with humanity. So great, Indeed,
was the crowd that hundreds OF the peo-
PIE could not get a glimpse of President
Harrison till the train moved off again.
Congressman Boutelle, Hon. Hannibal
Hamliit, Mayor Bragg, Ex-Governor
Davis and other prominent men chatted
with the president for minute or so.
Hannibal HamIIn's welcome.
Mr.. Hamlin said. sThe arrangements
ought to have been so that we could have
extended TO you the hospitality that is
in our hearts.
Congressman BouteIle introduced the
president to the multitude. who gave
three rousing cheers The president
shook hands with those fortunate enough
80 reach him and was again cheered as
the train rolled away.
The run from Waterville to Bangor,
flfty-iive miles. was made in sixty-two
minutes. Al new engine lavishly decor
nted and bearing at its front a framed
portrait of the president was taken on at
Bangor.
another Sen of Upturncd Faces.'
The train reached Ellsworth on time.
Accompanied by senator Hale the presi-
dent passed to the rear platform, where
he was greeted by another sea of up
turned faces. The mayor OF the city.
Judge Emery. OF the supreme court.
were personally introduced, and more
hand shaking was INDUCED in. Senator
Hale took leave of the president at this
point.
Save FOR an occasional cheer as the
train dashed station 81 passed field,
there was nothing out OF the ordinary
until ut. Desert ferry was reached.
There another crowd was met and it was
great one, considering the size Of the
place.
Hfr. BIaine's Greeting.
Secretary Of State Blaine, who had
come over on d special boat from Bar
Harbor. walked along the platform be-
tween the people and stepping into the
private car greeted the president. He
was followed ~ Congressman Henry
Cabot Lodge, Of Massachusetts,.
With hut few moments delay the
president and Alr. Blaine followed by
the others Of the party left the cars and
steamer Sappho. which was gaily dec
grated. The Sappho had butaew pas
sengers besides the presidential party.
slight Accident IL Bar Harbor.
On arriving ca the wharf at Bar Haf~
Dor q salute was fired BY the revenue
cutter Woodbury. and the salute was re-
echoed from the yachts in the harbor.
most of which were prettily decorated.
At the same time the crowd on the
wharf sent up rousing cheers and the
hand nlaved spirited air. The nreSi-