The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-01

| WettpI1H IrOW tnO crowd. bOutn NnTOllnh was
represent sdhK o regiment OF soldiers who were
| much like M 'GeorRians In their appearance
OF long usagtto military service. In fact. the
comment was heard fp1m many on the stands
that they looked IKE reguars New Hampshire
and North Carolina followed in quick success
sion-the New EnRlandors in fine attire while
| the Southerners were more simply uniformed.
The pace was pretty rapid now and they were
by almost before the crowd had time to see
who they were.
| END OF THE MILITIA LINE.
| Gov Bushnell at the head OF the Ohio militia
| was heartily cheered: so heartily that the
! horse OF one OF his staff took offence at the
racket and bucked his rider off under the arch.
but no harm was done and a dozen policemen
were on hand to re- esta blish tho officer In his
saddle. The Fourth and Fifth Regiments
were well up to tho standard OF march
| ing which New York expects to see.
| from the example OF it's own troops.
The Calling gun battery from Cincinnati
| was easily the star exhibit OF the Buckeye
troops from a spectacular point o. view. Tho
indianapolis Light Artillery next stirred tho
| crowd up by plunginR through the arch at
smart trot. the only bit OF rapid movement yet
| seen In the parade, and tho crowd cheered the
horses on This was the only representation
| OF the State OF Indiann'a small one but highly
effective. The Mississippi Rifles followed.
| another single representation and
highly satisfactory one to the crowd.
| which applauded them literally. Then came
a Maine signal corps. followed by tho Florida
men. including company OF light infantry who
marched In fine shape. Alabama's single
individual representative. Col. Wiley. who was
on horseback. collected a salute from Admiral
Dewey for the State and rode on. From Texas
| came the Corsican Rifles. not so wild in appear
ance rs one might suppose from the title. being
| In fact an eXcellently trained organization
| to Judge by their marching. To the
| last place in the armed line the District
OF Columbia troops were assigned. and they
would have made an admirable finish but for
| the fact that the beated Connecticut men had
arrived and dropped in behind them. Refer
ring to their programmes the crowd wondered
who tho naval militiamen could be. and while
they wondered. admired and applauded. for
the Nutmeg State jackiss showed up as well
| rs the New Workers. even. That ended the
| militia part Of the parade.
DEWEY SHAKES GEN. HowARp's ONE HAND.
Now came the veterans. and tho crowd woke
| up and began to cheer again whom Gen. o. o.
| Howard rode up at tho head OF the division
Gen. Howard saluted Admiral Dewey. and tho
| Admiral returned the salute and then leaned
forward The General pulled his horse over
to the right. then. taking the lines in
his teeth. reached out his one hand.
which was warmly grasped by Dewey while
the crowd yelled its appreciation. The Duryee
| Zouaves. the Loyal Legion men. and the other
veterans OF the Civil War got more cheers
than the average OF the militiamen had re-
ceived. for the crowd seemed particularly
cordial toward the old fellows. Finally. last
| Of all. came tho veterans Of the Span
ish-American War under Major-Gen. Keller
and 1t was surprise to see how many turned
out. The Aston Battery. with Col. John Jacob
Astor preceding them got rousing reception
Close after them came body OF young vet-
Grams bearing huge American flag inscribed.
Tho First American Flag to Wave Over
Moro Castle" When Admiral Dewey saw
that flag he uncovered. and then clapping his
hands heartily started a salvo OF applause that
escorted the colors all down the line.
DEwEY's RIGHT HAND OUT OF COMMISSION.
As the parade was Just about ending Lieut.
Gov. Woodruff came over to the Admiral.
| bringing young Livingston Plat. Senator
Platt's grandson. to introduce to him. Garrett
A. Hobart. Jr.. also came over and introduced
himself. In shaking hands with him Dewey ex-
planned that he had to give his left hand
because the other one was lame from constant
shaking. and was also extremely weary from
sauting. During the passage OF the unarmed
contingent who went by with their hands to
their hats. Admiral Dewey held his hand at tho
salute all the time except in the intervals be-
tween the bodies OF marchers.
Squadron A had been drawn up in Twenty
fourth street for some time now and at a
quarter before six It rode forward and the
Admiral arose. After starting out Of the stand
he turned back saying:
Don't forget that wreath that was given to
me-"
He was assured that It would be brought
| ali nd ha ataD Mt riao xvit
the Mayor. Escorted by the squadron and pre-
ceded by a squad OF mounted police the car
riage drove rapidly up Fifth avenue to the
Waldorf.
The Admiral's days work was not over. for
he had dinner to attend at the hotel at which
: the guests were to be his officers and the
officers ofthe ships which took part in the bat
tie OF May l. 1893. 1t was a naval family affair
/ Nobody else was present.
} GOES TO BED EARLY.
Tho Admiral had also to attend the smoker
given at tho hotel to the crew OF tho flagship
OLYMPIA. but no was tired out. After the
: parade he put himself in the hands Of Edward
wilkins Dewey. his nephew. and said that he
, would be in his charge until next Tuesday al
| noon. Edward wilkins Dewey told THE Sun
reporter that the Admiral who retired early
would be up at or halt past 8 this morning
and have his coffee and rolls as usual. that he
would not go to church. but that he
would remain at the hotel all day. There
, is no programme to be followed to.
: day or Monday. but the Admiral earn.
estly desires that he be permitted tc
be quiet until Tuesday noon when the Wash
inRton Committee is to come and take posses
1 sion OF him. take him to the Pennsylvania Rail
. road and carry him off to Warrington. there tc
put him through another welcoming reception
, Between the reviewing stand and the Wal
I dorf hotel last night many bouquets OF flowers
were thrown at the Admirable carriage from
I windows OF the houses. Most Of them fel
4 under the feet OF the horses. A bunch OF pink
landed on the Admiral's lap. He picked up thu
bunch and breaking of ono OF the flower
handed 1t to the Mayor.
EYES sIDEwIsE-THE MUSIC.
h In the parade Admiral Dewey was an at
" traction too great for either soldiers o
y, musicians to Withstand. Two curious thing