The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-04
miral. Dewey was visibly affected and
brushed his gloved hands across hi,
eyes before standing at attant;o,

miral. Dewey was visibly affected and
brushed his gloved hands across hi,
eyes before standing at attention.
The president said:
Admiral Dewey: From your en-.
trance in the harbor Of New York. with
your gallant crew and valiant ship. the
demonstrations which everywhere have
greeted you, reveal the public esteem
OF your heroic action, and the fullness
OF love in which You are held by your
country.
The voice Of the nation is lifted in
praise and gratitude for the distin-
guished and memorable services you
have rendered the country and all the
people give you affectionate welcome
in which We oil join heartily.
Your victory exalted American
valor and extended American authority.
There was no Jaw in your victory:
there will be no faltering in maintain.
ing it. Great Applause.)
1t gives mo extreme pleasure and |
great honor on behalf Of all the people |
to hand you this sword, the gift Of the
nation, voted by the congress Of the
United States
The Admirars Reply.
The president handed the admiral the
sword with deep bow, and there was
. roar Of applause as Dewey received 1t.
The crowd was hushed AZ he turned to
the president. Admiral Dewey said:
II thank you, Mr.. President, for this
great honor you have conferred upon
me. thank the congress for what it
has done. thank the secretary of the
nAvv for his gracious words thank
my countrymen for this beautiful gift,
which shall be an heirloom in my fam.
lily forever, as an evidence that repub-
lies are not ungrateful. and l thank
you. Mr.. Chairman. and gentlemen Of
the committee, for the gracious. cordial
and kindly welcome which you have
given me to my home.
The band played Tho Star Spangled
Banner" and then Cardinal Gibbons
pronounced the benediction. There
was the usual hustle and confusion as
the ceremonies closed and then the
crowd rearranged itself, broad path
was cleared across the plaza and Ad-
miral Dewey stood up beside the presi.
dent to review the parade.
| At the conclusion Of this parade, Ad.
miral Dewey was escorted by the civil
committee to the residence Of Mrs. Nc
Lean.
After Admiral Dewey and the presi.
dent had left the stand there were loud
calls BY the crowd for Schley, and in
response that officer stepped to the
vacant stand and bowed repeatedly to
the people.
Dosigu Of the sword.
The sword. except its steel blade and
the body metal Of its scabbard, is en-.
tirely Of 22-carat gold. On the pommel
is carved the name Of the battleshlI
Olympia, which was DeweVs flagship
at Manila. and the zodiacal sign fol
December, in which month Dewey was
born. Circling these is q closely woven
wreath of oak leaves. long employed
. to indicate and adorn rank. Below
these the pommel is embraced by gold
collar. on the front of which are tht
arms Of the United States with the blue
field of the shield in enamel. Below
!. them are the arms Of Vermont. Dewey
native state. with the motto "Freedon
and Unity" and the colors OF the shielt
,, in enamel. The plain part OF the goi'
: collar is decorated with stars. ana
graceful finish is given to it by mar
row band Of oak leaves The swor'
. ia Damascened, with the inscription
"The gift OF the nation to Rear Ad
miral George Dewey, U. S. n. in mem
ory Of the victory at Manila Bay. ma
|. 1888" The sword grip is covered wit
n fine sharkskin, bound with gold wiz
o and inlaid with gold stars. The guar
h 10 an eagle. terminating IN 'cia'
4 which grasps the top in which tn
n blade is set: the eagles outstretcne
g wings form the guard proper.
The scabbard is Of thin steel, Damai
y oened in gold, with sprays OF dei'cat
o sea plant, the ross marinas. typical
!. fidelity. constancy and remembrance
% These sprays are interlaced, stars n
!. the inner spaces, dolphins the OUT.
a spaces. Sprays Of oak leaves ana acoI. !,
n secure the rings and trappings OF u
scabbard; above these, on the front
Q. the scabbard is . raised monogram
lv diamonds. entwining the letters y
70 D." and Immediately under them 81
IL tha letters ~. s. NJ" surrounded
Nd sprays of the sea plant.
ks The ferrule, or lower end OF the sea
j. hard terminates in twined gold dt
a. phins. ,:. -. ;,,o
The sword box is of white oak, mia
with thick velvet. and at the center
tho cover has gold shield surmount'
no by an eagle and inscribed with a sing !!
n .t.r and the words "Rear Admir-
~ George Dewey. U. S n"