Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-16
GOVERNOR CLEAVES
Given an Enthusiastic Recep-
ton at Camp Benson.
A Large Attendance Of Grand Army
Men and Their Friends
To Welcome Their Chief Executive and Com
radcliffe Days Events.

CAMP Benson, Aug. 15.-(SpeciaD For
once reveille was responded to with alac-
rity, and the refrain of "We can't get 'em
in the morning." was sounded with con-
scious irony by the chief musicians corps.
Every vet ran, son of veteran and cadet
realiz the Importance of early prepara-
tion for the events of the most important
day of the annual encampment-the official
visitation by the Governor
From the time when the thousands of
frogs, which are co tenants with the vet
Grams, of the shores of Newport pond, first
began their revelry, vehicles of every de-
scription began to appear from every direc.
ton, loaded with Penobscot and Piscata-
quls people, who were anxious to see, hear
and pay their respt cts TO the States Chief
Executive. All day long the cavalcade
continued, lasting until the Governor was
miles away on his home ward journey.
The camp was in its gayest attire From
every cottage ard tent fluttered long stream
ers of bunting and innumerable little flags.
In fact Old Glory was very much in evil
dence, so that there could be no question of
the patrio'i'm of the Bensonites. The
girls had on their prettest dresses and bon
niest smiles. Every uniform was befur-
bished and every brass button shone like the
AmaZons' eyes.
Through the courtesy of the Maine Cen
trail, the Governors private car was run
through as special from Waterville, so
that His Excellency arrived early in the
forenoon. He was welcomed at the sta
ton by the Armed Veterans of the camp,
the Sons of Veterans from Bangor and the
Bangor High School Cadets, while the Cor
lima Cadet band played "IIail to the Chief
and other martial airs. A procession was
formed under Conrade D. NJ Sawtele of
and the line of march was to and about the
camp, ending at headquarters.
Thereabouts crowd of many hundreds
had gathered, all eager for the Governors
appearance. When General Cleaves, at
tended by his handsomely uniformed, good
looking staff and impressive appearing
State officials, passed into the headquarters
building, there were cannon salutes and
vigorous applause.
Then came IN informal reception. The
"boys," their families and their friends,
gathered about their beloved Hen" as
they delight to call him, and shook his hand
until less vigorous Executive would have
been crippled for life.
Comrade Fred +. Sprague of Bangor,
organized an out-of-door meeting, intro
,lucipg the Governor and other speakers
With apt remarks.
Gen. Cleaves was evidently prepared to
10 his duty and to do it as best he could.
He made one of his "man-to man speeches"
that always make an audience regret that
hey have not heard more. He called
forth laughter, applause and evident deep
feeling with apparent effort, and received
unmistakable manifestations of his popu-
larity.
He spoke of the beauty of the grounds
an the benefit, of the organization. He
dwelt strongly on the bravery of the men
who saved the Union and assured them thst
40 Executive of Maine would ever fail to
10 them justice. He said that the veterans
lad earned the right to be pensioned as
nen and not as paupers. He was sure that
he influence of Grand Army WAS solely for
coed and that he counted upon it and the
sons of Veterans to preserve the spirit of
uvalty that has ever been Names proudest
characteristic.
Hon. S. w. Mathews. State commits
.ioner of labor and Industrial statistics. and
,'ol. l. ID. Carver of Rockland, followed
With excellent addresses thst were each re-
,eived with much warmth.
After avery pleasant dinner and another
informal reception the distinguished guests
eft for home on the afternoon train, hav-
ng first placed themselves on record "a de-
lighted with the camp and the way in which
hpv were entertained.
The Governor was accompanied by Col.
Thomas z. Shaw, Col. William III. Fogler,
Lieut.. Col Charles II. Prescott, Lieut.. Col.
Isaiah X Stetson, Lieut.. Col. William w.
Whitmsrsh, Lieut.. Col. Gilman p. Lom-
nard and Major Albert G. Rollins of his
staff; Deputy Secretary of State 5. j..
Chadbourne, Insurance Commissioner 5.
w. Carr, Hon. S. W. Mathews, Major n.
W. burlington, and kESNEBEc JOURNAL
representative.