The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1899-10-04

Particulars of the Second and Las
Day of the Great Celebration.
The street parade in New Yorl
capped the climax on Saturday, wher
the city and the country united in on,
vast demonstration worthy OF the her,
OF Manila. The earth trembled be
ncath tho tread Of so, 600 men, and the
sir was torn with shouts Of millions
The naval parade was u magniticen
and superb spectacle, but the wonder
Of modern times was tho great lane
parade.
| Thousands of proud men of our lane
and sea forces, militia OF fifteen States
and the veterans Of the civil and Span
ish.Amcrican wars, swelled the pro
cession and gave 1t the dignity in size
that 1t EoasIod ia sentiment. Walls o.
people miles long stretched down the
line OF march on either side, dense
impregna6le mass. Fifth avenue was
solidly packed with spectators, who
overhowed into the buildings, windows
and on the roof liucs, sat in embrasurcs
and crowded scatfoldings.
Along Broadway where 1t crossed
the avenue the sky scrapers were at
crowded at the top as at the bottom
aud for blocks down the intersectiug
streets tenants hung from the win
dows and fire escapes and multitudes
Of them were on the roof lying fiat on
their stomachs peering down.
Four hours they waited patiently
and good naturedly to see Dewey, and
| when they saw him they waited on
unconsciously for three hours and a
half, while the procession passed. Far
down this living lane tho column
marched, while the air was gorgeous
with the mist,of banners and vibrating
With shouts Of welcome and admira-
tion, the clatter of horses hoofs when
the cavalry sabers flashed and plumes
waved the rumble Of artillery, the
snarl OF drums the clear drawn bugle
call and the barc OF military bands.
The head Of the parade started from
Grants tomb at l1:l5 8. m. AT the
given signal, the platoon of police ad-
vGnced, clearing away the crowds that
overfOwed over into the street. Some
little distance behind, on bay horse,
rode Maj. Gen. Chas. Il. Roe, N. G.
New York, followed by his staff. Then
came Sousas bsnd, playing spirited
air, ana behind it was IL battalion Of
sailors from the Olympia.
Then iGllnwed tho carriage contain
ing Admiral dewey, by whose side
was seated the mayor of the city. II
response to the cheers OF the thousands
OF spectators, the admiral bowed right
and left end appeared greatly pleased
at thc warmth Of his reception.
Following were threoe carriages
containing Admiral Deweys captains,
then two carriages abreast contain
ing the personal staff OF the admiral.
Rear Admiral Howison and Presi-
dent Randolph Guggenhelmer OF the
municipal council, followed In car
riage, and after them came Rear Ad.
miral Howison's officers.
The came the carriage containing
Rear Admiral William Il. Sampson
and President Woods, OF the board OF
aldermen, followed by eight carriages
containing the commanding officers OF
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet and the ad-
miral's staff officers.
Rear Admiral John w. Philip, COM
maud0nt Of the navy yard, ST. Clair
McKelway and Lieut.. Commander j.
ID. j. Kelloy, occupied the next car
riage.
Following came two carriages abreast
containing tho junior Ctlicers OF the
Olympia and alter them In the Same
formation carriages containing the
junior officers Of tho North Atlantic
squadron. Carriages two abreast fol-
'O"cui GuC ROVCF-
nors, committee and guests.
First among the governors came
Tunnel Of Delaware, then Stone Of
Pennsylvania, Voorhees, Of New Jersey,
McSweeney OF South Carolina, Russell
OF North Carolipa, Dyer of Rhode Is
land, McMillen OF Tennessee, Bushnell,
of Ohio, Geor OF Oregon. Atkinson Of
West Virginia, Richards Of Wyoming
and Wells OF Utah.
Major Generals Miles and Merritt
and aides followed In carriages abreast,
and then came carriage containing
Rear Admirals Joseph N. Miller and
Winfield Scott Schloy.
A long row Of carriages followed,
containing membors OF the municipal
assembly, distinguished guests and
visiting dignitaries.
The naval brigade of the North At
lantic fleet, commanded by Captain
Charles M. Thomas followed. 1t was
In seven battalions and made nn i'm
posing appearance. 1t was composed
of che sailors and marines OF the New
York, Massachusetts,, Texas, Brooklyn
and Lancaster
A brigade of tho regular army came
next with West Point cadets at the
head, and then a battalion OF En-
ineers, two battalions of tho Fifth ar.
tillery o battalion of the Seventh ar
tillery, battalion OF the Fifth artil-
cry.
Following came the militia OF the va
rious States with that OF New York In
tho van, commanded by Governor Rooso.
velt with squadron A as escort.
Following these, under the command
of Major General O. O. Howard, with
an escort from the various veteran 80
cieties, came the unarmed part OF the
parade. This was composed OF eleven
commands representing as many diff
| ferent associations.
Then came the Sons OF Veterans, fol.
lowed by veterans Of the civil war not
connected with any Of the organiza
tions and veterans OF the Spanish.
American war, with Col. John jacob
Aston and staff and the Astor Battery
Then followed several companies OIL
volunteers OF the Spanish American
war, tho parade terminating with O
Heterogeneous following of veterans
military and quasi-military associa
tions.
Several companies OF police, mounted
I on glossy, well-trained horses, brough
up the procession. When the head o
the column appeared, the Jackies o
the Olympia marching rank on ranl
| with an eaav rolling steD and So,sai