The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16

wore the full uniform or MS RAM, a.
with his cooked hat. epaulettes anu s"O
presented an imposing appearance do i0
stepped on board the Phlladelpnla; az
conpanied by an aid In snowy uin.OI
The ceremony Of reception was quiet anu
impressive -. co,o-,l
When the barge containing the Generai
was seen approaching the Philadelphit'
a hugle sounded an assembly chli lol
the marines, who took positions opposite
the gangway. As the general ehter1I
upon the deck the marines present.
arms. the drums were played ana Adnhrai
Cberardi and his officers stepped forward
10 welcome the guests. Then the process
oIon filed into the Admirals cabin, Hnd
u,bon they emerged few minutes later
,ha marines once more presented arms
the drums again beat and the slx-polndsrs
ON the forward bridge were nred eleNen
times The same scenes were repeated
when Senator Mcpherson visited the
ships. but the Senator received salure
OF seventeen guns as he departeu' re
was accompanied by his son. 1ray III
Pherson. VT. tIo.el
gave a handsome german tonight 10 as
many officers from the ships the in'i -
lions being limited exclusively TO tne
navy men, the army officers mere anu 'no
few civilians having been ostracisSu -.
connection with 1t entirely. me la,ue,
feet sighted. but they comfort themselves
,,ith the thought that the ships can't re-
main here always. The ladies ara max
ing rand progress I'm understanding the
| broken dialect OF French, RUSSIAN ana
English combined spoken by their toreleh
! friends. Favors will be appropriate lot
the OCCASION and will consist OF nass OIL
all nations, conspicuous among theh
being our own colors. and those OF the
| Car.
| Crowds continue to pour in. This morn
ing's steamer brought many people from
| the North who will be unable 10 secure
quarters and who will take their de-
parture this evening. The hotei people
can promise rooms TO none, and even as
far away as Newport News and Hampton
| there is little room left.
Ready 10 enjoy anything that ADDS
spice OF sport to the endless entertain
nent of each day, the gay throng made
| the most this afternoon OF race between
| crews of the Chicago and San Francisco
| There was really some excuse Tor the IN
| tarest that was manifested, for poa'
race between crews OF men-ol-"ar
not so common as to be entirely Wlthou,
novelty. The boats were fourteen-oarcu
barges. and the race grew out OF 'ht
fact that the Chicago crew, "hlsh na o
never been beaten. sent purse or s-'Voo
| contributed Dy
the San Francisco. The chalehge was
promptly accepted. and the race set fol
3 o'clock this afternoon. The course was
a mile and a half with turn, and Il
lay directly In front OF the squadron
which stretches in straight line loi
over a mile. The San Francisco crew
won easily, but both boats had to pillow
their way through a head sea that threat
ened. at times. to swamp them. The ships
were thronged with guests from the shore
the majority Of them ladies. while IN th'
rigging were the jack tars. There wa
great rejoicing and blowing OF whistles
on the San Francisco over the result
hut the band on the Chicago. which nae
been assembled 10 celebrate VICTORY
did not play note.
People Who Will go from Richmond.
Governor Mckinney and a party
invited guests will leave here on Thurs
cay. April 10Th, in the morning for Nor
0nlk over the Norfolk and Western rail-