The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-03

spirited bays. ridden by poatillions. As
he took his scat, the cavalry troop at
the word Of command swung out into
the street in front ana wheeling 20 the
left began the march up historic Penn
sylvania avenue.
The entire escort being mounted, the
party proceeded rapidly towards the
white house. the cavalry at q trot with
the admiral and his immediate escOrt
closely following. There were scatter
ing volleyA Of cheers, but the party
moved so dhickiy that II was past the
crowd on the avenue as rule before It
realized Dewey had gone by.
As the ndmiraPs carriage swung
around the treasury toward the white
house, a brilliant spectacle was spread
out before him. TO the right, Lafayette
square was ablRze with electric lights,
the great trees and flower beds sparkt
ling with many lights while in the
midst shone out huge electric letters,
Welcome Admiral" The navy depart
ment beyond was ablaze with lights, as
were the white house grounds A
mighty roar went up from the crowd as
the admiral aligbted ut the portico Of
the executive mansion. As he stepped
from the carriage. Colonel Bingham,
representing the President, stepped for
ward TO escort him 20 the east room,
where Secretary Long, Assistant secre-
tnry Allen, and q brilliant assenblage
OF naval officials, were ready to eX.
tend to him the greeting Of the navy,
Secretary Long was at the door, and as
the admiral entered, the secretary
grasped his hand and with enthusiasm
said:
A Warm Welcome.
Admiral, I welcome you home. This
is the navy department for the mo
ment, and your associates OF the navy
are assembled here to give you hearty
greeting"
"Thank you, thank you," responded
Admiral Dewey, first exchanging a few
words of greeting with the secretary
and then with Mr.. Allen and the other
oficials. These included Rear Admir-
ais ,crowninshle1d. o'Neit, Melville. Van
Reypen, Hichborn. Bradford, Sampson,
Major General Miles, Adjutont General
CoTbln, General Haywood. commanding
the marine corps; Captain Lemly, Judge
advocate general Of the navy, and
many others. There was little need Of
Introduction. MS Admiral Dewey had
served alongside most of these officials.
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first greetings, Secretary Long invited
the admiral TO accompany him to the
Presidents library, where Mr.. MeKin-
ley and the members Of the cabinet
were awaiting him.
Arm in arm, Secretary Long and tho
admiral, preceded by the elevator to
the upper floor OF the mansion. The
members OF the cabinet had assembled
In the cabinet room, while the Presi-
dent was alone in the library adjoining.
AS Secretary Long entered with the
admiral. the President came forward TO
greet the famous sailor and grasping
his hand wished him hearty welcome.
The admiral acknowledged the cordial
sentiments expressed by the President,
and then asked as to the health Of Mrs.
Mckinley, saying he had heard with
great regret that she had not been well.
a Hearty Welcome Home.
In reply the President suggested that
the admiral meet Mrs. Mckinley. They
stepped out to the corridor which Mrs.
Mckinley makes a sitting room, and
here found ahsf with some OF her lady
friends. The admiral was presented,
and received from Mrs. Mckinley. as
well as the President, most hearty
welcome home.
Returning to the library the Presi-
dent invited his cabinet associates to
meet the admiral. Secretary Hay
headed the party followed by Secre-
tary Hitchcock, Postmaster General
Smith, Attorney General Griggs, Secre-
tary Root and Secretary Wilson, For
ner Secretary AlgeT was also present.
having been requested by the President
to Join the party and was among those
to meet the admiral. The greetings
with the cabinet we're brief and then
the President and Admiral Dewey
headed the party toward the reviewing
stand, They passed out OF the rear OF
the treasury. The crowd seemed to
know that the hero was passing, for a
great wave of cheering went up, and
Pennsylvania avenue was bathed in
light from end to end.
The stand had been erected at the
head OF Pennsylvania avenue, Just
south OF the treasury department build
ing and as he moved through the stand
to the prov built out from It's front,
leaning on the arm Of the President. the
crowd started mighty cheer, which
passed down the avenue and was taken
up for blocks. The admiral frequently
bowed his acknowledgements. The
President and Admiral Dewey were
Joined at the front OF the stand by Sec
retarles Hay, Root. Hitchcock and Will
son and Postmaster General Smith, Of
fcers OF the Olympia and other naval
officials. As the cheering at length died
away, the admiral turned to Mr., Nc
Kinley and the two seating themselves,
entered into conversation, while watt
ing the arrival of the procession.
The head OF the civic parade which
had been arranged in honor OF the ad-
mlrnl, began to pass in review before
him shortly after o'clock.
Features of the Parade,
There were many novel and interest
ing features relieving the sameness OF
the ordinary civic parade. The specta-
Gle, as the marchers came tip the length
of the avenue in the glare OF the red
lights under sweeping arches OF stars
from thousands Of Roman candles was
beautiful and impressive. The begin
ming Of the march was hernlded by the
bursting Of thousands Of giant crack
ers, while bombs along the line sent
showers Of fire into the nIr.
The column was headed by General
George Harries, chief marshal, leading
numerous body Of blcycliEts. The
wheels were interviewer with gnrlands
and wreathB of flowers and green and
colOred bunting aud every wheclmnn
carried Chinese lanterns Mnpy were
in costume. Close behind the splendid
marine band came the veteran Organi-
cation and Dewey, himself n veteran
and @. A. II. man, looked with pride,
mingled with sorrow upon the grey
heads as they marched past with us
bold step as advancing years permit.
ted. a special need Of applause went
out TO the veterans OF the Spanish war
who mustered In credltabie numbers
for tho Darnde