The age-herald., 1899-10-01

and was also given two cigars and a two ounce paper of plug tobacco, book of cigarette papers, a menu and a programme. Oscar Hammerstein was in charge of the vaudeville programme, which consisted of sketches, songs. dances, etc. Just before the curtain rose Randolph Guggenheimer, president of the municipal court read the following address:
 Guggenheimer Speaks
 Men of the Olympia and American Navy:
 "It gives me great pleasure to assure you that the city of New York, which l have the honor to represent, has tonight recog- nized with pride the superb services ren- dered to the nation by the men behind the guns. In the enthusiastic reception we have just given to the admiral who com- manded the ships that annihilated the Spanish fleet in Manila bay we don't for one moment ignore the fact that fearless and well disciplined American sailors were the instruments of Deweys genius. The people of the United States are proud Of the records of the victory written in letters of fame and glory on the pages of Ameri- can history. We don't detract from the fame of our great admiral when we express our conviction that the triumphs of the American navy rest upon American disci- pline, American fearlessness and American grit.
 Tn the name of the city always anxious to honor the men who fought in the coun- try's cause I most heartily welcome your entertainment"
 The speech was frequently interrupted by cheers, and at its conclusion the JackleS gave three rousing cheers.
 The sailors and marines occupied nearly all the tables on the main floor, but In the boxes were scenes of brilliant color, pretty women and flashing jewels side by slde with officers in gold and lace forming d pretty picture.
 Dewey Not There F Among those in the boxes were th' Dewey family, excepting only the admira himself Governor Voorhees, of New Jersey General Charles F. Roe, the five captain! | of Dewey's fleet and Sir Thomas Upton. The tackles enjoyed the programme i'm mensely. They applauded each act Vigor' ously. Their delight knew no bounds wher John w. Ransom appeared in makeup o1 Admiral Dewey.
 You May Fire When You Are Ready Gridey," was the title of a song sung by MT Ransom. In the course of his turn MT Ransom spoke of Admiral Schley. Just as he did this the admiral entered In even- ing dress. Every sailor and marine present was on his feet in an instant, bowling like mad men in compliment to the hero or Santiago.
 In response to the greetlnS AoIhllai Schley arose and said:
 "You may well cheer, my boys, for 1t was you who did the trick. I'll give fair warm ing to anybody who wants to try conclus- ions with you that he wants to know now to shoot pretty well. l am more than nap nv to participate in your smoker and noth- ing touches me so much as the adect1on or those splendid men who were my compan- ions in the navy
 There was more cheering when the singer mentioned the name of Admiral Sampson. Cheers for the Shamrock Someone called for three cheers Tor the Shamrock, and when they had been glVen Sir Thomas Lipton rose in box and saia' "I am glad to be here tonight Witf Dewey's men and l have some boys Of my own that am proud of, too. l came oVel here to get a certain American property and I'll get it if you Americans won
 squash me in my little engagement as vol | sauashed whose fellows in the Philippines. l Sir Thomas was loudly applauded Cap | tain J. J. Reade of the navy, at one tm' | commander of the Olympia, was recog nized, cheered and made speech. Genera Miles was next recognized and he said tt the sailors that they had put the American flag on a higher eminence than 1t had ever attained before.
 Captain Jewell of the Brooklyn was cheere6, and there were calls for Captain Coughlan to recite ''Hoch der Kaiser" but he would not do it. Cal Stewart then re- cited Joe Kerrs poem, Hello, Dewey"
 It was received with great applause and laughter. The whole audience standing then joined in singing '"rhe Star Spangled Banner"