The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-07-20
SCHLEY VISITS NEW HAVEN
GUEST YESTERDAY OF CAPTAIN
CHARLES III. TOWNSHEND.

Accompanied BY Mrs. schley-Spoke
in High Terms of Cervera ana Men
New Gun Making Here.
Few people in New Haven knew yes
terday that the hero of the naval bat
tie Of Santiago was driving about the
streets of the city, and as a result Rear
Admiral Schley, who was on a visit to
Captain Charles Hervey Townshend,
was permitted to enjoy a quiet ride
about town and to view the attractions
with which New Haven is SO bountifully
supplied without the noisy demonstra-
tion which would undoubtedly have her
aided his ride through the streets had
his identity been known to the crowds
He was first recognized by two old ma
val veterans as his carriage was being
driven through Church street on the
way to the depot in the afternoon. The
old vets had fought with him during
the civil war and they were walking up
Church street, when one of them noticed
a party in a carriage and recognized
the admiral as one Of the occupants Of
the carriage.
The admiral was here on a visit to
his old friend Captain Townshend, and
was accompanied by Mrs. Schley. They
arrived on a forenoon train from Sau-
gatuck and were met at the depot in
this city by Captain Townshend and
Mrs. William K. Townsend, wife Of
Judge Townsend Of the United States
district court. A larger party was ex-
pected to accompany the admiral on his
visit to New Haven, but the others were
detained by illness. From the depot the
party was driven direct to Raynham,
the residence of the Townsend family.
where they met Hon. James M. Town
send, George H. Townsend and party
of friends. A luncheon was served at
noon. The residence was attractively
decorated with flags and naval insignia
In honor of the admiraps visit. After
luncheon the party, including James M.
and George III. Townsend, took car
riages and visited the ruins of Fort
Wooster, from the ramparts of which
they took in that magnificent panoramic
marine and land view which cannot be
excelled in beauty in New England nor
probably on the entire American coast.
After leaving Forst Wooster park the
party visited Fair Haven, the head
quarters of the oyster industry in this
vicinity. The admiral was taken across
the Grand avenue drawbridge, from
which charming view of the Quinni-
piac valley was obtained. They then
drove to the residence of Captain c. H.
ToWnshend, at the corner OF. Wall ana
Grove streets, where an early dinner
was served. After dinner party was
made up consisting Of Admiral and
Mrs. Schley and Captain and Mrs.
Townshend, and they drove to East
Rock park. The admiral greatly admir-
ed the Soldiers and Sailors monument
at the summit of the park, its propor-
tions, its magnificent site and the beau-
ty of it's design.
After driving about the park the par
ty returned to the city by the Trow-
bridge drive and Orange street. They
called at the McLagon foundry works,
at the corner of Audubon street and
Whitney avenue, to examine new ma
val rapid-fire gun invented by Frank
M. NTdTIdIu Ul ILLS Slty anu OStii6 bNAAS
at those works. The party were not
able to see the gun, as Mr. Garland was
not present to show them about. The
gun is a breech-loader and is nearly
ready for trial and exhibition. 1t Is
said that this gun will throw more SHOTS
in a minute with greater effect than
any other gun known. Several govern
ments are said to be watching for the
trial of the gun and results yet un-
known are expected from 1t.
Leaving the McLagon works the dis
tinguished visitor was taken through
Hillhouse avenue, by the Sheft1eld Sci
entific school, to the entrance of Grove
street cemetery to view the beautlIul
gateway there, stone archway IN
Egyptian style, said to be the handsom-
est one in the country The party then
drove to the Yale campus. The admiral
took great interest in Old South college,
which the party agreed should never be
obliterated, but should remain as a relic
of old Yale, built as it was by money
sent over by Elihu Yale and occupied by
Nathan Hale, General Wooster and otn-
er patriots of the American Revolution.
Leaving the campus, the party drove
through the green and down Churcn
street to the depot, where the admlral
and Mrs. Schley took the 4:50 train FOR
Saugatuck, where they are spending the
summer with their daughter, Mrs.
Worthley, wife of prominent New
York banker
The admiral spoke yesterday of Ad-
miral Cevera in the highest terms, as
courteous gentleman, and man OF fine
ability. He said that it was all due to
Cevera that Lieutenant Hobson was not
killed by the Spaniards as soon as he
fell into their hands as they were pre-
pairing to take his life when Admiral
Cevera learned that he had been cap
tured, and saved his life as we'll as the
lives of the other Americans with him.
Admiral Schley told of Cevera coming
out of Santiago bay with his feet, ana
said that it was splendid manoeuvre
He also told of receiving Cevera on his
ship and said that he sent dispatch TO
General Blanco from him announcing
his defeat. The admiral spoke enthusi-
astically Of the great patience, bravery
ard consummate skill of his officers,
sailors and marines during the battle.
Admiral Schley and Captain Town
shend have been personal friends for
many years, the latter having been in