The record-union., 1899-10-01

to any organizations The veterans
went wild when they saw Admiral
Dewey. Instead of the stiff salute
given by every other command, the old
fellows called for three cheers for the
Admiral, and in other ways manifested
their delight Admiral Dewey was al
most as cordial and his hat was off his
head all the time his old-time COM
rades in arms were passing by.
There were several thousand veter-
ans of the Spanish war. Most of them
wore their service clothes, and al
though without arms, they presented a
decidedly businesslike appearance. The
unarmed section passed quickly in re-
view and the parade was over 1t had
taken just three hours and twenty
minutes to pass. The first body of the
AdmiraPs sailors passed him at PIP
p. m. The last man in line went by
at $40 D. m.
Hardly had the ambulances which
brought up the rear pulled under the
arch when Squadron A galloped into
place for the Admiral, ready to escort
him to his hotel.
The Admiral and Mayor Van Wyck
were completely tired out after the re-
view. The Admirals arm was so weary
from the almost constant salute that
in bidding good bye to his friends he
sometimes begged leave to shake hands
with his left hand. His carriage was
quickly brought and, entering it in a
perfect hurricane of cheers, he was
driven away. A gigantic sailor who
G. ha hny xrifh he oh
ried a bouquet of orchids which had
been presented to the Admiral during
the afternoon.
Admiral Dewey was very tired at the
end of the parade. He was driven at
once to the residence of Manager Boidt
of the Waldorf Astoria, escorted by
Squadron A and accompanied by May
or Van Wyck He dined with his Lieu
tenants, Brumby and Caldwell.
Admiral Dewey did not attend the
smoker" He was feeling too fatigued
to leave his apartments, and retired at
1915 o'clock
At 9 o'clock tomorrow the Admiral
will receive the Chicago delegation, and
will see the members of his family.
Some time during the morning he will,
if his present plans do not change, so
for a drive.
JACKIES AT A SMOKER
Fighting Jack of the Olympia had q
night of joy tonight as a fitting end
to his day of triumph. It's chief pleas
ures were a supper, concert ana
smoker served to him in that order
in the Waldorf Astoria. He was there,
250 strong, on shore leave and free of
all restraint With him were twenty
five men from each of the other ships
at anchor in the river, good fellows all,
and selected on that account. These
| figures included about 10 per cent. of
| marines. permitted to be present on
account of past good fellowship, ana
on solemn promise to be good in the
future.
The sailors and sea soldiers came to
the Waldorf-Astoria singly and in
twos, threes and larger groups. and
were at once ushered to the grand ball
room on the second floor, which had
been carpeted for them, and set with
tables and gilded chairs.
A uniform was ticket enough to Sc
cure admission. AS each man entered
the ballroom he was presented with q
rubber -temmed clay pipe bearing on
it's head high relief Of the great Ad-
mirals features, and was also given
two cigars, a two-ounce package OF
plug tobacco, a book of cigarette pa
pers menu card and a program of
the concert.
Oscar Hammerstein was in charge OF
the vaudeville program, which con-
sisted of sketches, songs, dances, etc.
Just before the curtain rose. RAN
dolph Guggenheimer, President of the
Municipal Council, read an address of
welcome, which was received with
cheers.
They then gave cheers for Admirals
Dewey, Sampson and Howison. During
the speech Richard Croker entered. He
received a rousing welcome.
The sailors and marines occupied
nearly all the tables on the main floor,
but in the boxes were scenes of brilliant
color. pretty women and flashing jew
els, side by side with officers in gold
lace, formed a pretty picture. Among
those in the boxes were the Dewey
family, excepting the Admiral himself;
Governor Voorhees, of New Jersey,
General Charles f. Roe and five Cap
tains of Dewey's fleet and Sir Thomas
Upton.
The jackies enjoyed the program inn
mensely. They applauded every act
vigorously. Their delight knew no
bounds when John w. Ransome appear
ed in a makeup of Admiral Dewey.
"You may fire when you are ready,
Gridley," was the title of a song sung
by Mr.. Ransome.
In the course of his turn Mr.. Ran
some spoke of Admiral Schley. Just
as he did this the Admiral entered in
evening dress. Every sailor and ma
rine present was on his feet in an in
stant bowling like mad in compliment
to the hero Of Santiago.
In response to the greeting Admiral
Schley arose and said: you may we'll
cheer, my boys, for it was you who did
the trick. I'll give fair warning to
anybody who wants to try conclusions
with you that he wants to know how to
shoot pretty well. I am more than
happy to participate in your smoker,