The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-13
TOM nRUMnY's swoRD.
Handsome Testimonial the LLeuten-
ant Is 10 Receive.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The design of the sword which win be
presented to Lieut. Thomas NJ Brumby,
pia, has been accepted and the makers
will turn over the sword to the presenta-
tiou committee in about two months.
The sword VIII be one of the hlndsom-
est ever made In this country and the ar
list b. w Buckley. has evolved a beau-
tful and original design. The hit will
be of solid gold. on the head will be an
American eagle surrounded by the words.
Manila. May /. 1898" ON the guard. in
blue enamel, viii appear the coast of arms
OF Georgia. The blade will be made OF
the finest Damascus steel ana on Il,
etched In god viii be the following in
scripuon: presented by the citizens Of
Georgia 10 Lieut. Thomas NJ Brumhy. II.
:. n, in recognition 81 his distinguished
services to his country al Manila bay, May
J. 1923"
The scab1ard will be made Of solid coin
silver, oXydi1ed black, so as TO represent
leather. Upon the scabbard win be etch-
ed the monogram of Lieut. Brumby and
an exact reproduction of his raising the
Stars and Stripes over Manila. Next APP
pears the monogram "U. S. N" Below
this is sketch showing Lieut.. Brumby
on the bridge Of the Olympia with the
signal flags and the ensign Of the United
States Al the foot Of the sword are beau
tful symbolic designs.
Accompanying the sword will be dress
belt with a gold sword knot. composed of
gold and silk webbing The sword aud
belt viii be contained in mahogany case
lined with velvet.
The idea Of presenting a sword to Lieut.
bNr in
Mia originated with three of his old school
mates-Messrs. Thomas Egcston. Joseph
T. Orme, and Clark Howell. These gentle
men constituted the committee who had
charge of the affair
The response to the call for subscriptions
was very prompt and generous, and 81 900
was raised in two months Many promi-
ncnt men contributed including the Cover
nor the senator's and all the congressman.
The Olympia, with Lieut.. Brumby on
board. is expected to arrive i'm New York
about oct ], and the presentation of the
sword viii occur a short while after The
details of the presentation ceremony viii
be arranged later.
In response TO the resolutions sent 10
Lieut. Brumby by the general assembly of
Georgia thanking him in the name of the
people of Georgia for the distinguished
services he rendered his country, the fol-
lowing was received by Hon. Charles s.
Northen Yesterday
Flagship Olympia, Hong Kong. June G.
1S99.-Charles S. Northen, Esq. Secretary
of the Georgia Senate. Dear Sir: [ have
the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt Of
your letter transmitting a set Of resolutions
adopted by the general assembly of Geor-
gia.
II am profoundly sensible of the high
honor which my native state has conferred
upon me by these resolutions. and am much
Nv ,f
of The small part played by me in the ac-
ton Of May ], 1885 and the subsequent OPP
erations around Manila under the great
admiral
q beg that you will thank the members
of the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of Georgia for their action, and as
sure them that IL Will always be a source
of pride 10 me and an incentive to greater
efforts.
Asking you to accept for yourself my
thanks, / remain very sincerely,
"'r. VI. Brumby."