Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-10-07
THE NATIONS IDOL.
plaudits Of Millions Shouted at
Dewey in New York's Streets.
land Parade tho Most Impressive soens
Ever Witnessed In This Country-rhoa-
sands Of Men March Between Solid
walls of Humanity.

Ever Witnessed IN Thm Country-Nhou-
sands Of Men March Between Solid
walls of Humanity.
New York, Oct. Admiral Dewey
came In closer touch Saturday with the
people Of Greater New York than Mt
any time since the famous cruiser
dropped anchor in the upper bay, and
the city's teeming hosts made the most
of the opportunity. Saturday he was
really the city's guest, not in such IN
official sense rs Friday, when he was
out OF reach, out on the waters, but he
was in the city in reality and the po-
lice had to fight to keep the people
from overwhelming him.
An admiral, first in the hearts of his
countrymen, 1900, 900 or 100000 of
cheerful citizens. n city decked in color
from end to end, long parade of fight
ing men-brave characters of the army,
the navy and the volunteers-to do the
hero honor, an historic review Mt the
splendid arch erected in honor OF the
guest Of the city and the idol of the
day-these were the distinguishing
features of the second and closing
chapter of this, the greatest popular
demonstration of the century to q liv-
ing American.
From the time the admiral landed ut
the battery. amid the cheers Of an ex-
cited multitude. and was driven to the
city hall park, through streets damned
TO the very tops Of tall Office buildings,
with frenzied mass Of shouting men.
women and children, the warmth OF
his reception surpassed any welcome
ever given here. As the admiral was
borne rapidly up Broadway. past the
brilliantly decorated buildings, tower
ing high above the pavement, and
swathed in the colors to the upholding
of which he has devoted n life Of serv-
Ice. he was given q more adequate con-
ception of the homage that the city
felt was his due. From afar Friday he
received tribute which was only n
partial preparation for the ovation that
the people gave him Saturday.
Everywhere the admiral went won
derful sights burst on his view-a
wealth of decoration which in some re-
spects surpassed anything ever at
tempted in the city; masses OF men,
women and children gathered ut all
points where he was to appear, and
rislxing life and limb in their desire to
see and greet the navy's great captain;
troops marching past him in long re-
view; and the arch erected in his
honor. The air was filed with tumul-
tuous shouts from the battery to Har-
lem, walls Of buildings echoed to the
songs of school children singing in his
honor, and the streets rang with the
blare of martial music and the tramp
of soldiers feet.
The first ceremony Saturday was the
presentation at the city hall of gold
loving cup to the admiral by Mayor
Van Wyck on behalf of the city of
New York. All along the street were
cheering crowds and city hall park was
filed to the limit with people who
shouted n noisy. enthusiastic welcome
rs Dewey came in sight.
Admiral Dewey, upon arriving ut the
city hall, evinced u desire to shake
hands with ail the naval ofncers. ana
introduce them to the mayor: lie al,
most hugged Rear aamirai scniey ana
he patted Capt. Coghlan on the back.
AS Dewey greeted Schley the crown
sent up cheer after cheer tor dewey
ana schiey. AS soon as the greetings
were over the mayor began his speecn
presenting the city s loving cup.
When the mayor had concluded Al
miral Dewey said:
wSuu % gu'o ,pO noa ne ~ eNe ,Soss
honors, one after the o,her~that beautiful cup
the freedom OF the city. this magnificent re-
ception. ! cannot say what want TO- but
speasns ,or mysel anu sna' sn an,, squ ,snu,
Won m NIL Srom the bo,tom Of nv heart.
After the formal ceremonies Admiral
Dewey went about shaking hands
with his friends Come here, all you