Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-11
A GRAND OVATION
Given Turbine Steamer Camden on
Recent Trip Along the Coast.

Bath, Nc, June 10.-The turbine
steamer CaIndcn returned to Bath this
morning about o'clock, after her trip
East with c. W. Morse AMI party. At
ter leaving Bath Saturday forenoon
about 1890, she proceeded to RUckland,
where she arrived at $50, taking
aboard there, Governor Cobb, one OF
the directors of the Eastern Steam
ship Company ana an intimate college
ana business friend Of &. w. Morse.
Frank S. Sherman, superintendent Of
the Bangor division of the Eastern
Steamship Go. and Capt. Oscar Crock
cit, ono Of the comuany's masters and
best known pilots, also joined the Cam
den here.
The steamer then proceeded up
river entering the picturesque harbnr
of Camden, for which the vessel was
named, in order to give the captains
and pilots an idea how To handle her
hero on her regular trips. S'hc did not
make Il landing rs arrangements had
been made by tn" citizens OF Camden
FOR a fitting celebration on June y,
WHOM they will present colors to the
towns namcsakc, and also a fine oil
painting Of the vessel.
A bricf visit was made at Belfast to
lot Governor Cobb land, SO that he
could get back to Rockland whore he
haG an appointment the next day. 1t
was low tide ana the vessel proceeded
slowly up the Pcnobscot to RangOr,
where she arrived at $40. She was
greeted With many salutcs and was the
recipient ii many congratulations and
messages.
Severed of the guests. Including those
from Path, Loft Tie vessel 1T Bangor,
arriving home on tn" midnight. At
Bangor Hon. Charles +. Libby Of Port
land and Agent john L. LiScnmb joined
the vessel rs guests or Mr.. Morse. Tho
Camden left Bangor AZ o'clock sun
day morning for Bar Farb"r to exam
inc the now wharf and property Of the
company there
The trip to EaStport ana st. John
vas given up. as Mr.. Morse found it
nac"yyary to be in New York today
Tho camden left Tar Harbor about
noon for her return trip. stopping 1t
70. ham Il few moments about dusk to
enable Manager L.isco.nb t. telephone
t. Portland u hold the Boston boat I'M
I'll the Garden reached Portland for
Mr.. Morse and party.
The whole trip was 4 most enjoyable
ono though marrcG q little by TIC I'M
certain weather of Saturday au1 sun
day. The Camden proved herself the
fiacst boat that ever visited these
waters ana Mi. Morse splendid en-
tcrtainrg.
on the trip to Eangnr, Mr. Morse
told Collector Crosby tl'@t tho Ter
centennial committee could count on
linn for $1,000.
The Camden arrived in Portland ut
9:H last evening ana left Portland this
morning ut 3:15, making the run to
Bath in three hours. During the stay
here some minor adjustments will be
made 50 as to DC in perfect trim for Tho
New York trip. From the time the
Camden left Boston last Friday night
until sho arrived ut Bangor She aver
aged 1Si@ knots. She steamed perfectly.
and as sea boat it is claimed She has
no superior on the coast.
Chief Steward Ncvins has a crew
engaged i'll arranging his department
in first-Claas shape for the New York
trip. Tho Camden is boxed for her first
trip on the route from Boston ~ Ian
cnr On June Il ana the reception along
the PcnDhsCot will he a continuous
round of salutcs and greetings from
the time she leaves Itockland until her
arrival i'll iianSOr
The Camden will be fitted out here
for the trip from Boston to New York
on June II with a party Of bankers
from Texas. Tho trip is q compli-
mcntary one given by Charles w.
Morse. the New York banker and
steamboat man. and nothing is TO be
left undcnc to give the Texans n mag
nifcant entertainment while on the
vessel.
Mr.. Morse will leave New York for
Paris June 10. He and his family
will spend couple of months in
France automObiling.