The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-06

Who Planted old Glory in the
Philippines and became "a His
tory-Makcr.
New York. Oct. THE second dav
of New York's official welcome to Ad-
miral Dewey opened cool and clear
There was hardly a cloud in the sky,
and the temperature was Just low
enough TO keep the crowds on the
move for warmth. Many people were
out at sunrise to secure desirable
points from which To view the parade.
but lower Broadway was well filled
with those who were anxious to have
a look at Dewey on his way TO the city
hall. whether they were to see the
parade or not
The First Ceremony.
The first ceremony was the presenta-
tiOn, at the city hall. of a solid gold
loving cup TO the admiral by Mayor
Van Wyck. on behalf of the city of
New York.
At seven o'clock the police boat Pa
troll, with special reception COM
nittee on board, made up of st. Clair
Mckelway. VIM. McAddo. Levi p. Nor
ton, Chauncey NJ. Depew, Richard Gro
Rer and Warren NJ Foster. started for
the Olympia. The admiral boarded
the Patrol, which steamed to the Bat
tery, where the city's guest was met
by another committee. and proceeded
10 the city hall.
At the city Hall.
Gov. Roosevelt. accompanied by his
adjutant-general Avery D. Andrews.
his orderly. and Seth Low. were among
the first to arrive at the city hall for
the presentation ceremony. They got
there a few minutes after eight
O'Clock. and were ushered into the
mayors office. The mayor had not vet
arrived, but he put in an appearance
a few minutes later. Then came Adj
miral Philip, Col. TreadweT, Capt. Asa
Walker, and Charles II. Knox. \ few
minutes later Rear-Admiral Schlav
came i'm in full dress, and was received
hy Gen. Howard Carroll. In a short
time the mayors Office was filled up
with military and naval officers in full
dress uniform. Admiral Schley was
the center of attraction. and he was
kept busy shaking hands with those
who were introduced to him. Capt.
Coghlan, formerly of the Raleigh. came
in. and was greeted with "Hoch der
Kaiser" He smilingly responded, and
shook hands all around.
The Hero Comes.
II was $40 o'clock when the tread
of the cavalry was heard, and the peo-
pie in the mayors office looked out to
see Troop \. followed Ivy the carriages
with the admiral and the committee.
Fall in after the mayor" shouted
Secretary Downes, and Mayor Van
Wyck and his secretary FASTENED to
the platform in front of the building.
in which the presentation was TO take
place. The mayor had Just reached
the platform when Admiral Dewey
came mp stairs. The admiral walked
over to the mayor. and with a hearty
good morning" shook him warmly
by the hand.
Capt. Lambcrton, Lieut.. Brumby,
with Chauncey VI. Depev, Levi u. Nor
ton, and Richard Croker. followed, and
then came the other officers of the
Olympia. and the remaining members
OF the committee.
Cheers For Dewey and SchIcy.
Admiral Dewey evidenced a desire
10 shake hands will all the naval OIL
GERS. and introduce them to the mayor.
lie almost Rugged Rear-Admiral
Schley. and he pattcd Capt. Coghlau on
the back.
Ns Dewey greeted Schley the crowd
sent mp cheer after cheer for Dewey
and Schley."
AS soon as the greetings were over.
the mayor began his speech, present
ing the city's loving cup. The mayor
said:
Mayor Van Wyck's Speech.
The true dignity Of manhood can never
~ over estimated in the study of the in
fiuences which build up or preserve
manifestation OF a full recognition and
appreciation of such manhood in the in
the state. either in war OF peace, is most
COmmendable IL holds up his high stand
ard 10 be emulated by the living as we'll (
as the unborn millions 10 be. To such a
hero death itself bows. for he lives in
memory for all time. In this spirit I shall
not hesitate in this presence 10 freely eN- t
press Americas estimate of your charac-
ter and achievements. The nation would [
the face of the globe in order that ad- /
miring millions OF additional fellow citi- I
10 YOU and welcome you back.
Your COuntrvmeu are interested in AMI |
and your sorrows are theirs. They have |
traced your ancestry and your character /
and deeds. from the cradle rocked by d /
fond mother, TO the Olympia rocked by /
the waves Of the mighty deep. They listen /
with delight TO the story of the lighting /.
Dewevs bravcly doing their duty in eV- ;
cry war of their country for 80 years; OF I
YOUR pointing out. when mere child, TO 4
vour father. the pictures in the clouds OF D
Shfps and battles. including the battle OF {
Lake Erie and the form OF Perry saving /
his Country's flag from the disabled ship; /
of the devotional impress stamped upon J
YOUR character by loving mother; or &
vour Struggle with the school master .
which taught the necessity of discipline 3
Yn the affairs of life: of your inherited Z
love for children and music; OF your later F.
bright and Vivacious boyhoOd, mingled
with the miSchievous. but never with the &
malicious: of your deferential respect for /
those of your mothers sex; OF the ro- I
nance Of your courtShip and happy mar !
rage: of your service under Admiral Far !
raEut in the Gulf squadron, the execu- {
tive officer Of the Mississippi, when YOU .
plunged iron shot and shell through the
sImOr Of the Confederate ram ManaSSa.
OF the sturdy and fearless manner IN
which you defended your ship against the
guns OF Port Hudson, and the quiet anu
orderly manner in which you abandoned
her when she sank calling Tor special o.
commentator OF your supertors IN thelr o.
report; Of the circumS stances that oelNeetl
wars Farragut for forty-eight years ana
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