The times., 1899-10-01

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ready TO receive Admiral Dewey and ten
der him a welcome in the name Of the peo-
pie Of the nation and the officials Of the
All is now awaiting the sa-
Lutte which viii announce the arrival CT the
special traiz bearing the distinguished ma
val commander and his escort, and which
viii serve to let loose the pent-up enthu-
siasm Of the masses OF patriotic Ameri-
cans who have awaited this opportunity
since Nay I. 1888. New colors and new
faces ado-n the streets. and the eager Wis
itor from less fortunate municipalities IS
coming ia on every train. Pennsylvania
Avenue is gradually assuming the warmth
Of gala garb. and before nightfall On Mon
day the broad thoroughfare viii be spark
ling with stars and muIti-colored lights.
The committee having in charge the prep
arations for the celebration have practically
completed everything and are satisfied that
the modest Admiral viii feel truly hon
ored in the demonstration given by the
residents Of the National Capital.
Pyrotechnics. the glare Of red fire, the
blare Of many bands, and a civic parade
in which 1900 men win participate, are
the features prepared for tomorrow night
The more stately and national tributes
will be paid on Tuesday when magnif-
cent military and naval escort viii con-
duct the Admiral to the Capitol, where the
greatest honor possible in the power Of
Congress viii be conferred upon the great
sea captain, and a magnificent sword
placed in bis hands. These events have
been carefully arranged, and it is expected
hat the programme viii be success in
svery way
President Mckinley decided yesterday to
change the plan previously decided upon
icr the escort to the Capitol, and he him
ieif will accompany Admiral Dewey to the
stand All ceremony will be waived and
he Admiral viii call at the White House
N Tuesday morning where he viii be join
ID by the President and both viii occupy
he Presidents carriage in the escort. This
.quipage will be followed by those bearing
he members OF the Cabinet. followed by
he AdmiraPs staff and the Governors Of
states and their staffs.
The Official Programme.
The official programme Tor the two days
S given in detail below, and should be PIE
ierved, as no general programme viii be
ssued for sale CT distribution.
October ,. 7.so a m--special train bearing
representatives Of the National and District Gov
srnments, and q committee Of citizens OF the
District leaves Sixth Street depot for New YORK
10 meet Admiral Dewey and escort HIN to WASH
hgt0n.
ESQ .. m.-Admiral's salute as special train
.ives al Washington, sixth Street Station ke-
seption at station 70 the Admiral by the chair
man Of the reception committee Party takes
100 3. m.-Third United States Cavalry. guard
ii honor. escorts the Admiral and party up Penn
Tlvania Avenue, Fifteenth Street, 10 the E1ecu-
7.l5 to 7.s0 y. n.-secresary Of the Navy re-
-eires tiie Adrnirai az the Executive Mansion in
the Fast Room. and then presents him to the
7.45 10 500 ,. rn.-Party consisting Of the
President. members Of the Cabinet. Admiral
Dewey and aides. members Of the reception COM
aittee and escort from station leave Executive
,iansion, proceeding through the south grounds Of
he Executive Mansion 10 the southeast gate, and
llence TO reviewing stand.
500 TO s.l5 p m--Head Of parade arrives at
,gyieving stand. General illumination OF Penn
rlgania Avenue. with searchlight, red FIRE, arches
u Roman candles. lanterns torches. etc. i-irTu-
nation Of the Capitol. Monument. city p0st0fice,
and other public buildings.
1890 D. n.-The people viii pass IN review.
Special illumination along line Of escort. Gen
sral illumination and demonstration. Admiral
Dewey escorted 10 the residence Of Mrs. Wash
ngtOn Mclean, Connecticut Avenue and Street
Tuesdays Events.
1900 a. m.-Ciiizens' escort assemblies at Con
necticut Avenue and Street Military escort
ioTms at Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventeenth
Street
1880 a. m.-The escort moves and viii proceed
. the Capitol via Pennsylvania Avenue to First
fssns- 81 o - ~. n
sreet east to Delaware Avenue; thence on Della
rare Avenue 70 3 Street north; thence east on
Street north 20 First Street east; thence on
'irst Street cast 20 Street south; thence west
N p Street south 10 New Jersey Avenue; thence
iarth on driveway leading along east front Of
he Capitol.
y noon Exercises at Capitol Presidents
salute. Music by Marine Band. star Spangled
Banner Introduction Of chairman Of meeting.
hr. r. Ross Perry. by Mr. " IL Moses, Chair
alzn committee Of nne hundred Address Of vel
sofne bg Ny. r. Ross Perry. Chairman q com
mittee on reception. Address and presentation
IF sword voted sduairal Dewey by Congress, bs
5on- john D. Long, Secretary of the Navy. Ac
septance by Admiral George Dewey. Music bs
he Marine Band America
l.lo p. u--Review q escort by Admiral Dewc5
ff Dlst front n Capitol
200 o. m.-Admiral Dewey escorted 10 resi-
aence Of Mrs. Washington Mclean By civic Is
E0rt
500 p. m.-Dinner AZ Executive Mansion II
-lNAAAte~A
The Civic Parade.
The preparations for the civic parade ar,
almost completed, and a score Of organi
tations VIII be in line About T. goo me,
giI participate.
Gen. Arthur Hendricks. Adjutant Gen
the first division OF the night civil
has issued the following orae
march for his division:
ions participating in the Ad
parade, October 2. 1899, as
division, VIII take positiol
ed as follows: The sOI
OF the Potomac, G. A
egion; Eighth Battal
bia Volunteers, 1861
strict OF Columbia
Veterans. Fifu
eteran Corps
Ngiment Hig
9lion Higl
Stree
sid