The Holly chieftain., 1899-10-06

across the boulevard, held another
mighty mass. The arrival of Dewey
was the signal for tremendous out
burst.
AS the carriage rolled down the shad-
ed drive past the beautiful resting
place Of Grant, the usually quiet spot
was transformed into a perfect bed
lam. a notable incident of the morn
ing was the reception rendered Rear .
Admiral Schley. He was cheered
everywhere. The reception, to Rear
Admiral Sampson was in direct con
trast He got few cheers.
The landing of jacSies from the war
ships and the gathering Of troops
along the boulevard had given that
point nm early interest, and thousands
upon thousands took advantage of IL
1t was l1:17 when Grand Marshal
Roe gave the order to march.
Then the great column swung into
order and the triumphal trip to Wash ]
ingtOn Square began. Scores Of bands
scattered along the line filed the air
with inspiring music.
In the parade were Sousa's band,
battalionS Of sailors many Of the high
officers of the army and navy and To-
900 members Of the New York Nation
al Guard. battalions and regiments
from adjoining states led by their gov
ornOrs. Governor Roosevelt and staff,
and great number of public officials.
Following came Il long line Of war
veterans. ending with veterans of the
Spdnish-Amcrican war under General
Warren Kicfcr
Deweys progress was one continuous
ovation. Smiling and happy. he re-
sponded 10 plaudits by wave Of hand,
bow or by raising his hat. Governor
Roosevelt and Rear Admiral Schlcy
We're also generously greeted.
The route of the parade was seven
miles in length. 1t started at One
Hundred and Twenty street ana
Riverside drive. 1t came down the
drive TO Scyenty-sccond street where ,
it turned east and continued to Cen
tral park and Eighth avenue. 1t fol
lowed Eighth avenue to Fifiy-Cighth
street, where it turned to the east and
continued On Fifth avenue. Here an
other turn was made and Eifth ave
nue. was followed to Washington arch
at Washington square, the terminus ,
of the route.
Down the long line of parade, nearly
100000 people had assembled to wit
ness the CrOwnng event OF the cele-
bratiOn. The streets on both sides
We're fringed with ClabOrntcly dccorat-
ed reviewing stands which stretched in
an almost unbrOkcn line before dwell
lings. churches and business places
alike. Many of the stands were built
by the city. while a majority were
controlled by private citizens. Seats in
the public stand sold at IRON 81 to $40,
varying according to location Win
dows in houses and stores along the
parade route brought fabulous prices.
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unique. The cheering did not cease
for an instant The visiting troops
were all cordially received By the pop
ulacc.
When the parade reached Madisons .
Square, Dewey and Van WyCk aIight-
ed from the carriage. They were es-
cortcd to stand, on which the ad-
miral reviewed the long line that fol-
lowed. Each company as it passed sa-
luted the Manila hero, who always re-
sponded gracefully. This was the first
occasion Dewey had to see the arch
erected in his honor Its beauty ap-
pealed to him instantly.
The masterpiece is from the hands
Of fifty leading sculptors, and stands >
at the head intersection of Twenty
fourth street. and Fifth avenue. at a
point where there is an extended view
of two Of New York's leading thorough
fares.
The arch was designed along the
lines of the Arch of Titus, as this
style permits of the adornment which
most effectively symbolizcs the power I
of the United States as Il maritime ma
tiOn. The structure has four great
piers bearing symbolic figures person
flying patriotism, war. the return AMI
peace. The subjects are treated in re-
alistic groups.
The portrait of the figures Of eight
of the nations great heroes snrmoult
the allcgorical groups and act as
finals to the four columns. The he
roes were chosen by Secretary of the .
Navy Long and are: Jones Decatur,
Hull, Perry, McDonough, Farragu;.
Porter and Gushing. The statues OF
these great sailors are twelve feet high
and are mounted on the tops of tho
four great columns.
The arch is reinforced by a line of,
columns extending on either side OF
the avenue from Twenty third street
north and beyond the arch to Twenty
fifth street, thus making mangnificent
approaches. The apex of the arch isl
surmounted by quadriga of sea
horses drawing n ship at whose prov
with uplifted wings stands the tri-
umphal figure suggestive of victory
After the long column began TO file
through the great structure, it proceed
ed down Fifth avenue to Washington
square, where the parade is 10 be dis->
missed. A noteworthy feature of the
parade was seen ut Sevcnty-Second
street and Eighth avenue. Here in al.
immense grand stand were seated 3,OpC
school children, dressed in white and
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