The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-06-04
LONG AT THE NAVAL SCHOOL.
Will Deliver the Diplomas TO the
Graduating Glass.


Annapolis, Md. June 4.-secretary Long
arrived at the Naval Academy yesterday
afternoon about 2o'olock. The Dolphin, as
che dropped anchor of the santee's wharf,
was saluiea by the shuie b2ttery with sew
enteen guns. In honor OF the distinguished
guest aboaId of her. The Dolphin returned
the salute, and shortly after the Official
visit OF Superintendent Cooper, OF the Naval
Academy, was paid the Secretary. The
Secretary and party came ashore, and
win be the guests OF Capt. and Mis- Cooper.
The party consists of the Secretary, Mrs.
Long, Miss Long and Dr. Prely NJ. Eixey,
United States Navy. At 3 O'Clock the
Secretary witnessed the exhibitions q
fencing, gymnastics aud bayonet and cane
drills in the gymnasium.
The cadets won considerable applause
tile Japanese student. TauIuTa, coming in
for large share, a. his superior expert
ness was plainly visible even to unprac-
ticed eyes TIE work OF the cadets was ex-
ceilent, and the Secretary appeared well
pleased with the efficiency U hk younger
officers.
The cane drill, when il reached the point
OF putting on helmets and the game was
Whenever We see "a head, hit," made
the venerable even enjoy IL hugely a. the
whacks of the canes on the heads OF the
contestants resounded through the eynnd-
stun. During the exhibit on the fencing
contests with fols for the Thompson
medal took place Naval Cadet Victor $.
Houston, OF SOUTH Dakota, member "f the
first class, won four POINTS out of five
and was awarded the prize.
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Lieut.. W r Shoemaker in command, APP
pearcd on the parade ground below the
super inteudeut's house az a battalion of
artillery, and Secretary Long reviewed it.
The nattal on executed several maneuvers,
and then fired seventeen guns as a salute
TO the Secretary. After the salute the
officers OF the academy called on the
Secretary at the superintendent house
and were introduced tohim. The Secretary,
in accordance with the annual custom. Will
deliver the diplomas 10 the graduates 'Uday.
The spectacular drama that has Leen
IN progress tins week Il { the Naval A Sademy
put on the boards this morning a bait alion
OF artillery drill by the naval cadets The
hoard OF visitors were shown how the ca
diets could march aud drin as battery of
eight guns, supported 10y a squad of rifle
men belonging to each crew. After sew
eral fine maneuvers OF marching in col
umnS and 0hlique the batteries un!imi,eTcd
and prepared for action. First, il fired
on the front, and then on the flank. t,y
single guns ard batteries; then retreat
under cover of the infantry, with standing
to the line of hattie with the infantry at
gus supporting cannoneers.
At the end Of the drill Lieut.. w. r.
Shoemaker, commanding, salutedthe board.
as did the cadet officers Of the battalion.
and the battalion passed in review and pro-
Ceeded To TIE armOry, where it was dis.
missed.
In the afternoon at 3 O'Clock an exhibi
tion Of athletic exercises was given in the
gymnasium.
Notwithstanding the festivities Of this
tie era duat inE Week at the Naval A ca DENY,
evCrv member OF Tn. Sc CUnd class the grad
uating class next rs confined 10 has
quarters, pending inveStigat on. The sec
ond class is quartered some distance FROM
the ether cadets, in the lower part of the
grounds. and a keE Of beer was found be-
hind their quarters, hidden in a cab. This
confinement IL peculiarly hand on the sec
ond ClasSmen Just now, as they have the
sole management of the graduating ball,
which takes place tonight.