The Anaconda standard., 1899-10-01
AT THE SMOKER.
Night of Pleasure Followed Jacks Day
of Triumph.

NJ IHC oWUkEn,
A Night of Pleasure Followed Jacks Day
of Triumph.
New York, Sept. 30.-Fighting Jack of
the Olympia had night of joy tonight
as hitting end to his day of triumph.
1ts chlef pleasures were a supper, con-
cert and smoker served to him in that
order in the Waldorf Astoria. He was
there, 250 strong, on shore leave and
free of all restrictions. With him were
20 men from each of the other ships at
anchor in the river, good fellows all,
and selected on that account. These
ngures included about 10 per cent of
marines, permitted to be present IN
account of past good fellowship and
on solemn promise to be good in the
future.
The sailors and sea soldiers came to
the Waldorf-Astoria singly and in twos,
threes and larger groups, and were at
once ushered to the grand ball room on
the second floor, which had been car
peted for them and set with tables and
gilded chairs.
uniform ticket was enough to Sc
cure admittance. AS each man entered
the ball room, he was presented with a
rubber-stemmed clay pipe bearing on IS
head a high relief of the admirars
features and also given two cigars, a
book Of cigarette papers, a me.lu card
and programme of the concert
Oscar Hammerstein was in charge of
the vaudeville programme, which con-
sisted of sketches, songs, dances, etc
Just before the curtain rose Randolph
Guggenheimer, president of the NUM-
cipal council, read the following ad-
dress:
Men Behind the Guns
Navy: 1t gives me great pleasure to
assure you that the city of New York
which I have the honor to represent
here tonight, recognizes with pride the
superb services rendered to the nation
by the man behind the guns. In the
enthusiastic reception we have just
given the admiral who commanded the
ships that annihilated the Spanish fleet
in Manila bay. we do not ignore the
fact that fearless and we'll disciplined
American sailors were the instruments
Of Deweys genius. The people of the
United States are proud of the records
of victory, written in letters of fame
and glory on the pages Of American
history. We do not detract from the
fame of our great admiral when we ex-
press our conviction that triumpns of
the American navy rest upon American
discipline, American fearlessness and
the American grit Of American sailors.
In the name of the city, always anxious
to honor the men who fought in their
country's cause, I most heartily well
come you to this entertainment"
The speech was frequently interrupt
ed by cheers and at the conclusion the
jackies gave three rousing cheers for
Mr.. Guggenheimer. They then gave
three rousing cheers for Admirals
Dewey, Sampson and Howison.
During the speech Richard Croker
entered. He received a rousing wei
come.
A Pretty Picture.
The sailors and marines occupied
nearly all the tables on the main 1locr,
but in the boxes were scenes of bril-
liant color. Pretty women and flashing
jewels, side by side with officers in gold
and lace, formed pretty picture.
Among those in the boxes were the
miral himself. Governor Voorhees, of
New Jersey, General Charles F. Roe and
five captains of Dewey's fleet and Sir
Thomas Upton.
The jackies enjoyed the programme
immensely. They applauded each act
vigorously. Their delight knew no
bounds when John w. Ransome ap-
peared in makeup of Admiral Dewey.
You May Fire When You Are Ready
Gridley," was the title of a song sung
by Mr.. Ransom. In the course of his
turn Mr.. Ransom spoke of Admiral
Schley. Just as he did this, the ad-
miral entered in evening Dress Every
sailor and marine present was on his
feet in an instant, bowling like mad in
compliment to the hero of Santiago.
In response to the greeting, Admiral
Schley arose and said:
You may well cheer. my boys, for it
was you who did the trick. I'll give
fair warning to anybody who wants to
try conclusions with you that he wants
to know how to shoot pretty we'll. I am
more than happy to participate in your
smoker and nothing touches me so
much as the affection of those splendid
men who were my companions in the
navy"
There was more cheering when the
singer mentioned the name of Admiral
Sampson.
Cheers for Upton.
Some one called for three cheers for
the Shamrock, and when they had been
given Sir Thomas Upton rose in box
and said: IT am glad to be here to-
night with Dewey's men and 1 have
some boys of my own that I am proud
Of, too. I have come over here to get
a certain American property and I'll |
get 1t if you Americans won't squash |
me in my little naval engag agement as
you squashed those fellows in the Phil |
ppines."
Sir Thomas was loudly applauded
Captain ]. J. Read, U. S. NJ, at one
lime commander of the Olympia. was
cheered and made speech
Ieneral Miles was next recognized and
,e said to the sailors that they had put
he American flag on higher eminence
han it had ever attained before. Cap
ain Jewell of the Brooklyn was cheered
md there were calls for Captain Cogh-
an to recite "Hoch der Kaiser" but he
would not do it.
Colonel Stewart then recited Joe
<err's poem, Hello, Dewey"
Hello, Dewey!
Uncle Sam to George.)
Iello, Dewey! Have a seat!
How're the boys? An how's tn fleet?
Iittle weary? Never mind,
fou can rest when you're inclined; q
Rest on laurels, If you please,
IN a hero's couch of ease;
Not, however. till we've had
Nance to show you that we're glad:
Had you're not now with the dead