The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-09
THE PRESIDENT
LEAVES BOSTON TO PAY A VISIT
TO BLAINE.

Enthusiastic Reception at Bangor, Where
"A National salute j. Fired aud Much
Hand.haling Induigcd in->sfe Ar
rival az Destination.
BAR HARB0R. Ms. August S.--The
President and party arrived here this
afternoon aud were received with great
enthusiasm.
At BANGOR.
When Bangor was reached about $3.50
! Il. NJ salute was fired. The depot
platform was packed with humanity.
50 great, indeed. was the crowd that
I hundreds Of the people could not get a
glimpse Of the President till the train
moved of again. Congressman Bou-
telle. Hon. Hannibal Hamlin. Mayor
Bragg. Governor Davis and other promi-
nent gentlemen chatted pleasantly
with the President for minute or 80.
Mr. Hamln said
The arrangements ought TO have
been 30 that We could have extended TO
YOU the hospitality that is IN our
hearts.
Congressman B0utele introduced tho
President 10 the multitude. who gave
three rousing chCsrs. The President
shook hands with those fortunate
enough TO reach him. and was again
cheered as the train rolled away.
FAST RUNNING.
The run f-om Waiervile 10 Bdngor--
fifty five miits-wus made IN sixty-two
minutes. 4 new engine. lsyishly deco
rated and bearing at ils front tfamed
portrait of the President was taken on
at Bangor
OTHER noNoRs ~ ROUTE.
The train reached Ellsworth on time.
Accompanied by senator Hale the
Presiiest passed 10 the rear platform,
where be was greeted by another sea
Of upturnod faces The mayor Of the
city aud Judge Emery, of the Supreme
Court. were introduced. and more
handshaking was indnlged M. Senator
Hale took leave Of the President at
this point
AT DEsFRr PERRY
another great crowd greeted the
President Secretary of State Blaine.
WHO had come over on special boat
from Bar llarbor. walked along the
platform. aud stepping into the private
car greeted Tho President. After few
moments delay the President and Mr..
Blaine walked through the wharves
60 the steamer Sappho. The SIppho had
but few passengers beside the Presl-
dental party.
At DESTINATION.
On arriving at The wharf at Bar Har-
b0r salute was fired hy the revenue
cutter Woodbury., and the salute was
re echoed boy the yachsin the harbor.
moss Of which were pretiily decorated.
The President aud Mr. Blaine walked
arm in-aim along the wharf TO the
street where carriages were IN waiting.
The hotels were filed with OnlOOk-
ers. Many of the buildings were deco
rated, and at several points along the
route cheers for the visitors were
raised Bat when the procession turned
out of Main street tO proceed 10 stan
wood. Mr.. Blaine 5 cottage. the streets
contained DO crowds and fe1 decOra-
tion-. ON reaching the cottage the
President and party were welcomed by
Mrs Blame and quickly made them -
selves at home. This evening the Pres
Ident Il dining quietly with the Blaine
family, resting from the iatigues Of the
day.
Just what he Will DO tomorrow isa
little uncertain. bui b. is exIecied that
he will take luncheon with Anlick
Palmer, dine with Mr. Blaine and i'm
the evening enjoy the hospialities Of
the Canoe Club wilt 10 M0O.ehead
lake and a popular reception at Bar
HaIb0r are among the features in pros
pect