The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
Presentation Of the Sword Made by Sscre.
iaY0 the Navy Long.
COMMANDER MADE BRIEF RESPONSE.
Expressed Ihatks for The Gin, and SAID the Work
Done bI ha Gloucester Mas Due 10 ihs
Officers and Men.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Commander
| Richard Wainwright, who was in
charge of the Gloucester (the yacht
corsair converted into a cruiser) at
the battle Of Santiago. was presented
sword of honor and silver service
! by a committee representing the citi-
zens of the District of Columbia, in the
Columbia theatre yesterday.
President Mckinley and Secretaries
Hay and Gage and Gen. and Mrs.
Miles occupied boxes Secretary Long
and Admiral Dewey had seats on the
stage with Commander wainwright
Immediately behind them were the Of
ficers OF the Gloucester In full uniform.
After formal presentation speech by
Mr.. II. h. Sands. representing the COM
mittee, he handed the sword 10 Sec
retary Long, who presented the gift to
Commander Wainwright, who respond
ed briefly TO the secretary's remarks,
expressing thanks for the gift, and
giving credit 10 the officers and men Of
the Gloucester for the work that had
been done.
Commander Richard Wainwright.
who distinguished himself by his brill
liant victory in sinking the Spanish
torpedo boats Furor and Pluton while
off Santiago de Cuba on the memora-
bic July 3. 1898. has not been over
looked in the distribution OF testimo-
nial swords. Tiffany & Co, New York.
who made nearly all the presentation
swords given TO the distinguished he
roes OF the Spanish American war.
We're also the makers OF the notably
beautiful sword OF honor presented to
Washington's hero. the story Of which
N fnllnKEinsg N
scription damascened upon the blade:
To Commander Richard Wainwright
L. s. N. from his ow-citiZens of
Washington, ID. c.. i'm recognition OF
his brilliant victory over and sinking
the Spanish torpedo boats Furor and
Pluton, when commanding the L. 5.
:. Gloucester. July 3, 1898, off Santiago
de Cuba.
The, mountings Of the sword are en-
tirely OF solid gold, on the top Of the
pommel is a single silver oak leaf and
foul anchor. the symbols of the COM
mander's rank, and around the edge
are chased l3 stars. Immediately be-
low and on the front OF the hilt are the
American eagle and the coat of arms
of the District of Columbia, richly
chased upon "A background OF oak
leaves. The grip is OF white shark
skin. bound with a band of gold sea
shells.
The guard is formed Of dolphins and
a beautifully fffotfrfeu sea nyr7Tpn Chas-
ed in full relief; upon the broad porttOn
of the guard is shown the Il. 5. S.
CLIQUE ster, accurately modelled i'm low
relief: and upon the opposite side. in
raised letters; Santiago de Cuba, July
3. 1898"
The scabt ard is of black steel, da-
mascered IN gold. with a decoration &C
dolphins and tridents, and further or
hy three richly chased Sold
gold bands, composed Of anchors 0a6
leaves aud laurel. the two latter en-
blema Il OF Strength and victory. Upon
the upper band rs the monogram ''R.
W." AMI beneath il "U.. =. NJ u0on
the middle band the single letter "W."
The ferrule Of the scabbard is formed
OF an arrangement OF oak leaves aud
acorns. signifying achievement. Those
are interlaced with dolohins. laurel and
anchors.
The blade is Of fine steel With 'he in
scr 4 ion DANA seemed i'm sO'd and a
succession of torpedo boats, suggesting
tha Furor and Pluton. as a fittng cr-
ra,nent.
The belt and trappings confo m in all
respects TO the regulations. they are.
0f course. made I'm the bes manner
win mountings ~ solid gold.
The sword is fitted in a handsome !
wooden case Qined with red satin) with /.
an escuteheon and Inscription un the Z
top
The committee of gentlemen charged !
with securing and selecting the tesu- I
nonial to Commander Walnwright are ]
Charles c.. Glover chairman: ChaBes (
J. Bell. Brig. Gen. George ~ Har-ias. /
John G. Poor, secretary f. p. b. Sands |
.reaSurer.