Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-14
IN BOSTON,.
Admiral Dewey Welcomed by
Thousands of People.
Spends Morning Laying Cornerstone
of Dewey Hall, Norwich University.
Mas Tremendous Ovation All Through Vermont
and New Hampshire Towns.

Boston. oct. 13.-As the guest Of the
city of Boston, welcomed to the old Bay
State, ana accompanied here by the
governor Of the Granite State, Admiral
Dewey. tonight. is one day nearer the
end of his triumuphal journey through
New England. 1t has been a busy day.
with much and varied incidents to i'm
press upon his memory the homage
paid him by enthusiastic New England
ers.
This morning, at Mortified, VT, 200
miles from here. he laid the corner
stone of Dewey hall which is Il part Of
Norwich University, the scene of his
cadet life. ana where he received his
first lessons in the science of war. Not
only did he declare the corner stone to
be laid as he wished il, but he heard
his naval achievements eloquently des
cribed by the Hon. Chauncey NJ. DepeW
of New York. After these exercises he
was carried on a special train through
Vermont to New Hampshire where
Gov. Rollins bade him welcome. and
thence to Massachusetts where he re
ceived a like greeting from the official
representative of Gov. Wolcott. His
journey through the three states was
one continual ovation which for Spon-
taneous enthusiasm has never equalled,
not even when 4 President was the
chief figure.
ON the admirals arrival in Boston
fully 25000 people We're crowded in and
around Union station and in the rush
to get look at the hero, lie was well
nigh carried off his feet Met by Mayor
Quincy ana accompanied by q delega-
ton representing the Home Market
club. the Chamber Of Commerce and
other municipal bodies. the admiral
was conducted to a carriage which was
waiting. and in which he rode at the
head of a column of 10000 war veterans,
through the city's principal down town
streets. to Hotel Touraiue which will be
his place of entertainment during his
stay. The admiraI's escort. tonight.
Were the Naval Veterans and follow
ing them were Posts of the Massachu-
setts Department of the Grand Army
and many Of the Spanish war veterans.
All the streets We're profusely decor1t-
ed. and, tonight. crowds lined the side
walks Red fire was burned without
stint.
The admiral after dinner, witnessed
a fine display ~ fireworks on Boston
common from his apartment in the
hotel ana retired 1T a s"asonable hour.
Tomorrow. ne Will have an lrduous day
as ne will attend many functions.
In the forenoon. he viii hear the
children sing on the common: be pre-
scented Il watch at city hall ana review
a parade which will include the entire
state militia modified for its fall
manouveres. Ia the evening there viii
be q banquet at the Algonquin club.
The admiral expects To leave for New
York. Sunday.
Long before Admiral Dewey arrived
ut the North Union station the people
had stopped all vrhcular traffic in that
vicinity. The crowds swarmed into the
station SO that the space in front Of
the train gat" was q mass Of human
ity: all the waiting rooms We're filed
ana outside the crowd extended across
the street. People Who wanted tp see
Dewey came early. although the spec
ial train came down from West Lcban-
on n. H., in 2 hours ana A. minutes,
and was y minutes ahead Of the eX-
pectcd time.
At the train Mayor Quincy and dele
cations from several business and So
cial organizations met the admiral ana
his party. The policeohiccrS could not
hold back the crowd and as Il result
the admiral. leaning on the mayors s
arm and protected or the other side
by Lieut.. Brumhy. was practically
borne along to the porte cocherc where
an open carriage was in readiness.
ON the streets adjacent to the depot
We're drawn up the Kearsarge Assoc
citation Of Naval Veterans. the escort J.
ing body. At signal. the band played
Hail to the Chief" and 4 parade was
begun which carried the admiral IL
Washington Areet then up School to
fremont ana thence to Hotel Tourainc
where his apartments are.
Dewey Day" tomorrow, will be 4
worthy rival to that celebration which tr
New York signalized the admiraIs return
TO his native land. Tonight. firework,
added to the brilliant scene
At the Touraine there was no forma
reception. The admiral retired to hi:
apartment and later ate dinner. Gov
Wolcott made call during the evening
and GOV. Rollins also made call. Tn,
hotel was a lively place. it was full o
military officers Of high rank who ar
here for tomorrow'S parade.
Long after the parade of he organic
tons which escorted the admiral to hi
hotel. the streets Of the city We're crowd
ed with a moving thrung. There was on
attraction. the fireworks which We're iii.
played, early in the evening. on thp Com
mon. and which We're the magnet for IN
thousands who had invaded the city.
The pyrotechnic exhibition was particu
larry me. The various set designs an
shooting pieces were set or IN a n1rf 4
the common where Admiral Dewey froi
ms window in the Touraine could tasiI
bpNaiti a view OF what bti dom.
ms hohor. The decorations along IN
rou!e OF lomorrow's parade are most Ella |
orate ana their beauty has been admire,