New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
SWORD FOR CAPTAIN CHADWICK.

PRESENTATION OF WEST V1RGINIAs OFT
TO THE COMMANDER OF THE NETWORK.
Morgantown W Va. oct 1O-Chadwick Day
was celebrated by twenty-five thousand persons
here to-day. The weather fine and country
people came from forty and nifty miles away.
The special train with naval officers arrived
at & o'clock and salute in honor Of Rear Ad-
mral Sampson was fired by the university
cadets In the party were Rear Admiral Samp-
son. Captain Chadwick and wife. Lieutenant c.
c. Marsha and wife and Commander s. A.
Stanton. Among the other visitors were Cow
ernor Atkinson. Senators Elkins and Scott. ex-
Senator Davis. Congressman Dayton. Secretary
OF State Dawson. General Spillman. General APP
peton. Colonel Babb and Major Elliott
It was nearly noon when the procession start
ed. The parade I'm three divisions. COM
posed Of the veterans Of the Civil and Span
ish-American wars National Guard Of West
Virginia and Pennsylvania. and civic societies.
The chief marshal was Brigadier General B. d.
Spillman Of Parkersburg. ". Va
The procession was reviewed by the dstin-
guished guests and then dismissed The meet
ing was then called to order by George c. Stur-
gis. and Governor Atkinson presented the sword
to Captain Chadwick on behalf Of the people OF
the State
ovation accorded to him. and when order was re-
stored replied follows.
Governor Atkinson. To say that I come here
feeling deeply the kindness and honor bestowed
by you is 20 express only badly the thoughts
which I'll my mind and heart in being again
among the men and women and seeing the hills
which were the familiars Of my boyhood.
thank you for your noble gift the sentiment or
which fuhs all 10 which l could ever aspire.
for there is nothing In the life IF men 10 which
lr. On rg4p
spontaneous regard Of those who know US
This I know is the limit Of my own aspira-
tons and viii say. for the comparatively
small society Of the Navy in which have passed
most OF my life, that 1t is rare 10 find an
officer whose first thought IS not that Of stand
ing well with his fellow officers, 10 have tho
good will the esteem and honor Of those who
best know him And let me say. 100, that in our
profession-the one in the world IN which men
are thrown most intimately together-we come
70 know one another fairly we'll
accept this splendid gift. Governor Atkinson.
which emhodies the good VIII of SO many KIND
friends with heartfelt gratitude. its possession
binds me 10 the highest endeavOr 10 htiy meet
the appreciation which you have 50 kindly
dwelt upon.
Joseph Moreland vas then introduced and
smoke 10 the subject "Our Guest" He deliv-
cred a stirring summary Of the naval victories
Of the Spanish American War. and accorded to
Sampson much Of the credit OF the splendid
victory at Santiago
Admiral Sampson replied In a few well chosen
words. thanking the people OF Morgantown and
OF the State for their hearty words Of welcome.
and gave voice 10 the lively sense Of gratitude
that he felt for the reception that had been
given 10 him.
At the close Of the address the assembled
bands played America" in unison. thousands
Of voices Joining in the air. After this an i'm
promptu reception was held. lasting FOR an hour.
IN which hundreds OF persons were presented 70
the various naval officers. The crowds were
then dismissed. The naval officers Will remain
here FOR several days the guests Of friends
IN the town Admiral Sampson IS being enter
tanned by DIT and Mrs L G. White Governor
Atkinson and wife by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cox.
and CAPTAIN Chadwick by the Executive Com
rniftee in A suit Of rooms at the Peabody.
The sword presented 10 Captain Chadwick IN
dimensions corresponds with naval regulations.
,rha blade is Of the finest steel, decorated In
gold and bears the following inscription.
"presentcd 10 Captain French T.. chadwick.
October 10 1893 10y the citizens ~ West Vir-
ginia" ~, 49,, o.,,,sox
Network with the words An Ideal snip with
an Ideal Captain" surrounded with suitable
ornamentation .,..- h..v
The scabbard is made 81 sterling silver heaV-
u,, oxfdized and relieved by richly carved nec
nra+iona Above the upper band IS the coal OF
arms ~ the state Of West virginia "i.h s.,o
,notto At the tip Of the scabbard IS n HlaSSi''
gold dolphin with ruby eyes