Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-28

Photograph by j. o. johnson.
to be moored there. The gunboat Machias
arrived Sunday and the gunboat Marietta
sailed Tuesday from Boston for this port.
Both of these vessels are of light draught-
about fourteen feet.
A company of jackies from the Machias
was placed on shore this morning and put
through a thorough drill, including field
movements and manual of arms. The sail
ors have had but little time ashore during
the past nine months and it was thought
advisable to give them training in march
ing order in addition to their usual drills
aboard ship. When the Marietta arrives
her jackes will be put through shore
drill similar to that followed in the case
of the tars from the Machas.
tackles in the Parade.
The sailors attached to the navy yard
will form the third company OF regular
sailors participating in the parade. The
sailor always makes a good impression in
any procession. 1t is seldom the real jack
les are seen in events Of military charac
ter. Their picturesque blcuses, wide trou-
and caps are different from any other
uniformed organization, and their partici-
patton in parade always lends a goodly
proportion Of attraction.
If the effort To bring the sailors of the
Olympia to Washington should prove sue
ceSSful the naval contingent, which will
also include the local reserves attached to
the National Guard. will be quite a large
one. Many officers of the navy are anxious
that the enlisted men should have share
In the honor bestowed by Washington as
well in New York. and point out that
especially should the men be present when
their commanding officer is presented with
the congressional sword, the nations Of
fetal tribute to Manila's hero.
The marines on duty at the navy yard
will parade in conjunction with those sta
toned at the Marine barracks. The ma
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share OF the escort. They will undoubtedly
make splendid showing and maintain the
high standard set by their appearances in
the past. Although the corps is made up
largely of recruits Of but few months SER
vice. the men have been whipped into very
good military shape. and those who turn
out on Dewey day will be trained men.
1t was thought possible that the L. S. S
Dolphin, the dispatch boat of the navy
would return to Washington in time for the
Dewey celebrations in this city. She has
orders, however, to remain in New York
Until after the festivities there 1t will.
therefore. be seen that the ship could reach
Washington In time for Tuesdays cere-
monies only by very fast steaming
The navy yard will also contribute to the
Dewey reception a battalion of civilians.
the machinists having decided to take part
In the civic parade of Monday night. They
will carry appropriate banners. and will
have iii line number of prettily decorated
floats. one design including rapid-tire
gun
Admiral Dewey mas number of personal
and intimate friends among the officers Of
the ward. Altogether. there is as much in
terest in the Dewey home coming there as
at the Navy Department, or the headQuar-
tiers of the local reception committee.
The Mnchias and Marietta.
The Machias is lying at the navy yard
at the dock. just astern of the President
yacht, the Sylph. The little gunboat is in
need of repairs. but presents a handsome
appearance in spite of her long cruise in
West Indian waters. The Machias has had
. hard cruise of late, and many months of