The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-05-07


Grand Marshal OF Grant Memorial Parade.)
handing oficer of the Dolphin. and was intro
duced by him to Rear Admiral Francis NJ.
Bunce. commanding the naval division.
The officers OF the Dolphin saluted the presi-
dent. who walked aft and assembled the quarter
deck. He was accompanied by Secretary Of
State Sherman. Gen. Alger. Attorney-General
Mckenna. Secretary Long, Secretary Gage.
Secretary Bliss. Generals Miles. Ruger and
Porter, Butterheld. Elihu Root. j. Edward Sim
mons. Gov. Black and POSTMASTER General
Gary.
river, followed by the immense Il. et of steam
ers. which had awaited the arrival OF the presi-
dent.
The New York was the first vessel passed by
the Dolphin and Pr, : ident Mckinley dofed his
silk hat and bowed as the first gun of her salute
doomed across the waters. Next came the In
diana. and then the British cruiser Talbot well
| coined the president. The Texas was the pext
10 greet him ana the two Spanish ships. the
Maria Teresa and Infanta Isabella. the French
corvette Fulton, the Italian cruiser Dogalt aad
the Raleigh, Columbia, Amphitritc and Terror
OF the White Squadron, saluted IN quick success
sion as the Dolphin steamed by.
The rails were manned bv the gallant tars of
the various ships, anr 4 French bugle call from
the Fulton was addea 10 its salute of the chief
executive
Salutes were fired after the war ships had
been left behind by the revenue cutters Dexter.
Woodbury.. Dallas. Hamilton and Window. ana
silence ensued when the lighthouse tenders. Of
which there were eleven, were reached.
The tug Ramapo, filled with soldiers from
Ohio with their band. steamed up the river.
and who. sailing by the Dolphin. cheered for
the president again and again. Mr.. Mckinley
seemed highly pleased and walked to the side
OF the Dolphin nearest the Ramapo. He took
OF his hat and remained uncovered until the
Ramapo had gone astern.
The steamer containing the PENNSYLVANIA
legislature next attracted the presidents at
~tention. and he cordially saluted them as they
waved their hats from the tug.
The Dolphin came to anchor opposite West
Fifty-second street, having been preceded
down the river bv the torpedo boat Porter
The president stepped into the launch. and rs
she steamed away for the tffty->ccond-street
pier the Dolphin's gun doomed "A farewell sa-
Lutte. and her sailors and marines manned the
rails.
While the surging crowds were still seekina
their homes, an elaborate reception to Presi-
dent Mckinley was In progress at the Union
League club.
Scarcely a hitch occurred In the whole pro-
gramme for this great celebration. and the
arrangements OF the committee from early
morn until late at night met with complete sue
cess. The brisk. cold wind affected those in the
elevated vicinity Of the tomb more than IL did
those in more sheltered and lower parts Of the
city.
II is m that fully i.oo0. 600 persons
watched for hours the troops that passed in re-
view. 1t was such "A gorgeous sight that no
wind could kill the enthusiasm 81 the on-look-
ers. many Of whom were compelled To walk out
in the early morning TO the park, and thousands
OF whom came from distant cities.
When night fell and the greatest Of military.
naval and civic parades ever seen here was at
an end. the city assumed q gala aspect. This
streets We're fun OF bright uniforms OF al ma
tons. while sightseers from every part wan
dered from place to place and discussed tho
wonders OF the day.
At midniets all was quiet The war ships
lights no longer We're reflected by the placid