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by Commander Wainwright in the battle
of July 9. 1898. of the harbor of Santiago
de Cuba
The presentation took place shortly after
o'clock in the presence of a distinguished
gathering which filled the theatre in every
part. The President and his Cabinet mem
bers OF the House and Senate, officers of
the army and navy. and many repre-
sentative people of Washington were
present Mr.. Mckinley. with the mem
bers of his Cabinet occupied the left lower
proscenIum box. The Cabinet officers with
the President were the Secretary Of State,
the Secretary of the Treasury the Secre
tary of War. the Attorney General. the
Postmaster General, the Secretary of the
Interior. and the Secretary of Agri-
culture. The Secretary Of the Navy.
occupied a seat on the stage. General
Miles, with his wife and his aides-de-
camp Lieut.. Col Francis Michler and
Lieut.. Col Marion p. Maus, with their
wives. were seated in the boxes above the
Presidential party. In the proscenium
boxes to the right were seated the mother
of Commander Wainwright his wife. his
daughter. and his sister. now the wife of
Capt. Seaton Schroeder. L. S. y.
The lower right section of the house was
occupied by the Immediate friends and
relatives Of Commander Wainwright.
Commander Wainwright occupied a seat
on the stage to the left of the centre Be-
hind him were several of the officers OF the
Gloucester and other naval officers. rezi-
dents OF this city.
Secretary Long occupied a position in The
centre OF the stage. Admiral Dewey was
seated Gu his left, and {. c. Glover, Chair
man of the committee of arrangements.
next TO Admiral Dewey. On the right OF
the stage were seated the speakers, the
members of the committee Of arrange
ments and the business men Of Washing
ton, who have been closely identified with
the testimonial movement.
The galleries were draped with .imeri-
can flags and the Union Jack. Suspended
from the proscenium arch were three Amer
lean flags. To the right and left CT the
stage were palms and flowers.
The sword and silver service rested on
a table in a prominent position on The
stage. The table was covered with the
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light Of days-when the sword shall repose
within its scabbard. and when the mighty
deeds to which IL testines are glorious
memories of a year long past-then may
these purely domestic contributions con-
stantly remind you of the love and adniira-
ton with which we. Of your native city,
regard you and all that is yours
Commander Wainwrigbt's Response
Commander Wainwright. In a clear,
firm voice, said in response: "Mr. Secre-
taray. Gentlemen of the Committee, and
Citizens of the District trust you will
not measure the depth OF my gratitude
from the few words / am going TO say.
| was born here and am proud Of my natal
city. To know that the people at home are
watching ones career is enough TO make
a man live straight and fight straight
When the New York steamed rapidly by
us on July 3. 1898, and her men disre-
garding the danger OF the fire from the
Spanish batteries, cheered us. thought
had tasted the greatest joy OF my life.
But 1 feel today the same sentiment
swelling In my heart To the adequate
utterance OF my gratitude for these
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American ooIors. from the folds of which
the red. blue and yellow peDnant OF the
Gloucester was visible.
The Presentation Ceremonies.
The orchestra of the Marine Band opened
the presentation ceremonies, under the lead
OF Director Santelmann, playing Hail
Columbia" Mr.. c. C. Glover called the
gathering to order. and introduced Mr..
John Joy Edson, the presiding officer.
Mr.. Edison. introducing y. r. B. Sands,
who made the presentation address, said:
The citizens of Washington. recognizing
tae conspicuous skill and bravery Of Com
mander Wainwright in the Spanish war,
and remembering that he is a native OF
Washington. have arranged for an appro
PIRATE testimonial OF the sentiments of
his fellow citizens"
Mr.. Sands said: Captain Wainwright, I
esteem II TO be one OF the happiest incl
dents Of my life thai I should have been
selected by the committee to voice the
sentiments OF your fellow citizens in this
city OF your birth on this occasion of their
proving to you their thorough appreciation
OF the distinguished valor shown, and the
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honors | am powerless. Gentlemen. / ac-
cept this testimonial in behalf Of my Of
ficers and crew to whom my success and
this honor is due"
The ceremonies closed by the orchestra
playing THE Star Spangled Banner" after
which Lieutenant Huse proposed three
cheers for Commander Wainwright,
which were heartily given.
The naval officers who occupied seats on
the stage who were with Commander Vain
wright in the battle of Santiago were Lieut..
II. p. Huse. executive officer of the Glouces-
ter: Lieutenant Wood, Lieutenant Norman,
and Sergeant Bransford Other officers
present were Commanders Schroeder, Gala
han. and Colvocoresser; Lieutenant Com
mander A. W. knight. Lieutenant Eberloe,
and Paymaster Ray.
The Wainwright Sword.
The sword presented to Commander
Wainwright is Of beautiful design and ar
tistic workmanship. 1t is mounted in gold
and bears the symbols Of the commanders
rank. while damascened upon the blade is
the following terse inscription:
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Commander Richard Wainwright L. S.
N. was made the recipient of sword and a
silver service at the Columbia Theatre yes
terday afternoon. The gifts were presented
by a committee representing the citizens
OF Washington. in recognition of his gallant
services in the war with Spain. Particular
reference was made in the bestowaI of
these tokens of esteem TO the part played
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Naval Constructor Samuel II. Pook. re-
tired. and Mrs Pook celebrated their gol-
den wedding anniversary Tuesday Mr.
Pook has been famous naval architect in
his day. He was born in Brooklyn in 1927.
and learned the rudiments of his profess
sion at the Brooklyn navy yard. He de-
signed many fast clipper ships. and at the
outbreak Of the civil war made plans for
ninety gunboats- He superintended the
building of the L. s. s. Galena and the
torpedo-boat Spuyten Duyvel. As naval
constructor he served at the Boston.
Brooklyn. Portsmouth and San Francisco
navy yards. and since his retirement. ten
years ago has made his home in this city
The reception was attended by a number of
relatives and friends. there being four gen.
erations of the family present
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Howard Pussy. one of the directors of the
American Steamship Company. is at the
Arlington from Philadelphia for few
days
THE exodus to Europe this spring and
summer is going TO break all records said
he last night This is. of course. due to
the Paris Exposition. and already We have
at least S.000 passengers booked in advance.
| can safely state that at least 5000 PEG.
pie will cross the Atlantic during the sea
son on the st. Louis, the New York. and
the st. Paul. If the Paris we're not Grip
pied. We would OF course. carry many
more. The latter vessel. by the way. will
be in dock nearly a year. as we will have
to fit her with an entire new set of en-
gines and boilers Yes. this will be the
greatest year for transatlantic travel in
the history OF steam vessels and all of
the steamship lines will reap big har-
vests"
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To Whom it May Concern.

IAN attack of la grippe left me with
a very bad cough" says Mr.. Seth w.
Lyon, of PittsfeM, Mich After using
many different remedies for IL without
material benefit, I Twas cured by half bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
Many others have had a like experience.
Is and 50 cent bottles Of this Remedy are
for sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail, and all druggists.
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The mountngs OF the sword are of gold.
On the top of the pommel is single silver
oak leaf and foul anchor. the symbols of
the commanders rank. and around the
edge are chased thirteen stars Imme-
diat"ly below 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 band of gold sea shells.
The guard is formed of dolphns and a
beautifully modelled sea nymph chased in
full relief; upon the broad portion of the
guard is shown the United States steamer
Gloucester. accurately modelled in low re-
lief and upon the opposite side. in raised
letters, Santiago de Cuba, July 8. 1895
The scabbard is of black steel damas
cened In gold with a decoration of dolphins
and tridents, and further ornamented by
three richly chased gold bands. composed
of anchors, OAK leaves. and laurel. the
two latter emblematic of strength and vic
tory. Upon the upper band is the mono
gram ''R. W." ard beneath it u S. ~. -
upon the middle band the single letter
w" The ferrule Of the scabbard is
formed of an arrangement of oak
leaves and acorns, signifying achieve
ment. These are interlaced with dol
phins, laurel. and anchors.
The blade is of fine steel. with the in
scription damascened in gold and a sue
cession Of torpedo boats, suggesting the
furor and Pluton. as a fitting ornament.
The belt and trarpings conform in ali
respects to the regulations; they are. of
course. made in the best manner, with
monntings OF solid gold.
The sword is fitted in handsome wood
en- case. lined with red satin. with an
escuteheon and inscription on the top.
The silver Service.
The silver service consists of a SUI
perb table set and case of forks.
spoons. and knives of solid silver.
The table set was made up Of a large
pitcher. coffeepot. teapot. sugar bowl.
cream pitcher. tea caddy. and sIop bowl.
in an elliptical tray with plate-glass bot
tom. silver rim, and a layer of rosewood
above the glass. IL was made after de-
sign furnished by Harris a. Shafer. and
was modification OF the English pattern.
On all the pieces was the initial wv" ar
tistlcally engraved. while the pitcher bore
the following inscription:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

The Russian Ambassador gave dinner
last night in honor of two princes who are
visiting the Capital. Prince Borghese, OF
Italy, and Prince Henri di Croy. OF Aus
tria. The guests invited to meet them
were Countess de Eiehtervelde. Miss Hay.
Miss NJ Hitchcock. Miss Merriam Miss
Ashton. Miss Ward. Miss Horstmann
Prince Troubetskoy. Count de Lichteryelde
Mr.. Thiebaut. Mr. Taigney. Mr.. Routkow-
sky, and Mr.. De Strale.
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IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

Gen. John r. Brooke. formerly Governor
General of Cuba, Is CHARTERED at the Shore
ham. He is accompanied by Mrs Brooke.
and will remain several weeks
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Gen. Felix Agnus. of Baltimore is at the
Arlington. He is here on a pleasure trip
and attended the Presidents reception at
the White House last night
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Man md wife In IJis,ress.-Rev. Il

Bochror. Of Buffalo. ys:-''My wife and I were
both troubled with distressing Cstarrh. but we
have enjoyed freedom from this aggravating
malady since the day hrst used DR.. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder. It's action was instantaneous.
giving the most grateful relief within ten min
utes after first application Sold by p. s. vii
laus. Ninth and + Streets: Edmonds L Williams,
Third and Pennsylvania Avenue.-E.
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''To Commander Richard Wainwright.
4. = y, from his fellow citizens of
Washington. u. G.. in recognition of his
brilliant victory over and sinking the
Spanish torpedo boats 'Fnror' and
'Pluton' when commanding the T. : s.
Gloucester July 3, -1s9s, of Santiago
de Cuba"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

1T is not generally known that John P.
Holland, the inventor OF the submarine
torpedo boat which is now at the navy
yard in this city. was at one time monk
of the order OF Christian Brothers" said
C. l.. Evans. of New York at Willard S
last night. II learned from the old man
himself that he used TO teach in the
brotherhood School in Drogheda ireland.
When he left the order and came to
America he was deeply interested in a
plan to invent some engine of war with
which he could end the supremacy OF
British power in ireland and obtain free
dom. With this idea he built his first
boat. which made a beautiful dive into
the Passaic River and remained at the
bottom. He improved on this venture and
produced a second boat, which had a coll
lsion and went to the mud beneath the
surface of the North River The third
attempt was better. and the vessel is still
in existence. although not seaworthy. 1
went out to see the last attempt, and it's
a beauty in comparison with the others.
He has learned his mistakes practically
and / believe that the present vessel will
not only prove a big success. but will be
adopted by the Government and prove
wonderful fighting machine.
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Naval Officers to Administer Ontbs.
The Committee on Naval Affairs OF the
Senate has recommended the passage OF "A
bill authorizing certain. officers OF the navy
and Marine Corps to administer oaths.
This has been found necessary in order to
prevent abuses in the matter Of eulisting
recruits
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

Count Butcher Alltona of Denmark. is at
the Raleigh for few weeks The count
is making tour of the United States and
is much interested in the American Capt.
tai
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II. II. Hanna. who was formsly Chairman
Of the Monetary Conference and who is
prominent iinancier. is at the Arlington
from Indianapolis. Ind. Mr.. Hanna is here
looking after the interests OF the Currency
bill which was passed by the House. and
which is now before the Senate. He is
confident that the latter body will pass the
bill on its merits.
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Mrs. Orville II. Plat will be at home for
the last time during the season this after
noon, from 3 to s. at the Arlington.
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Mrs. Cullom will not receive today. but
will be at home next Thursday
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

Frank II. Plat. son of Senator Platt,
of New York. is at the Arlington on visit.
He will remain several days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

The Assistant Postmaster General and
Mrs. Perry Heath entertained at dinner last
night Their guests were General and Mrs
Agnus and Miss Agnus. OF Baltimore: Mr.
and Mrs. Wynne, Mrs. Olivia Shriver, of
Baltimore; Mrs. ". b. Conway. OF Louis
vile. KY. mother OF the hostess Mr.
Louis Garthe, and Mr. John Shriver.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

Mrs Cushman X Davis will be at home
this afternoon for the last time this sea-
son.
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Samuel H. Cramp. of the Cramp Ship,
building Company. is at the Raleigh from
Philadelphia. He is here attending to
some personal business, and will remain
one week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

C. c. Philbriek. prominent Republican
politician. is at the Ebbitt from Columbus
Ohio. Mr. Philbrick is here on some politi-
cal matters. and will remain several days
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Presented by the citizens OF Wash.
ington. d. C.. TO Commander Richard
Wainwright. u. & n. in recognition
OF his brilliant services during the war
with Spain, July 3. ls1s."
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HONORS FOR WAINWRIGHT
A Sword and a Silver Service Pre-
scented TO Him.

The Tribute of nm AdmirinR People
TO a Distinguished Naval Com
terday In the Columbia Theatre
The President and Cabinet Attend.
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joined the throng Of distinguished men and
handsomely gowned matrous and maids be :
hind the line. while the majority passed
on into the East Room. where the scene
at times almost equaled In numbers IL not
IN oriiiianey tina; OF the diplomatic recep-
ZION Two weeks ago. The diplomats them
serves ala not make gorgeous showing,
neither the British, German. nor Russian
Ambassadors being present Almost every
embassy and legation was represented
however, and, with the exception of
their various orders and medals OF honor
none were in court costume. save the Chi
nese Minister who wore a crimson brocade
Jacket over satin skirt of paIest blue
Neither the army nor navy made very
brilliant showing. but here and there was
a dash of blue and gold that gave the re-
quired touch Of color to the conventional
black of the civilians, the effect being
heightened, of course. by the floral decora-
tons and handsome gowns
The East Room. as usual was as green as
tropical forest with palm foliage and gor-
geously-tinted grasses. massed at every
available point. The great. scintiliating
chandeliers were wreathed with smilax.
and the fluted columns were twined with
ropes of the same delicate leaves from the
ceiling to the mounds OF foliage at their
base. The Blue Parl0r. with its dainty fur.
nishings OF blue and gold. needs no floral
addition to add to its attractions. A great
vase OF pink and white blossoms surmount-
ed the blue satin fauteuii under the CEN
tral chandelier. and on the mantel were
massed pink orchids in maiden-h hair fern
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Cyard.
Re Iuced from SI.6G to 75c yard.

Four pieces Black, extra-heavy
Cloth-no lining required-well
adapted for golf or rainy day
skirts-56 inches wide-original
price. Sl.G0-to 30 at
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75c yard.

Only 75 yards of these. Hurry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-19
HEARING ON Ease Of TOWN or
EAST GREENWICH VS.. WATER co.

Judge Rogers In the jury trial waived
division of the appellate court today
heard the suit brought by the town OF
East Greenwich against the East
Greenwich Water Supply company.
Eaere WAS a lot Of what Iui3e Rogers
termed shrmishiug over amchded dec
larations, dcmurrcrs. pleas and notices
between Town S-licUor s. w. X. Allen
of East Greenwich and Albert R
Greene. counsel for the defendant. be-
fore the main part OF the case was
reached
The suit is 10 recover 10000 or al
least So much of that sum as the town
can sh q paid oui In the suits
brought against 70 by J. Andrea sen
mons and wife for injuries received bv
the caviug iu uf "a portion uf Main
street iu ibast Greenwich. The defend
eBt company had sometime befof- the
uccidrub On account & which Nr. and
Mrs. seam ns got CONS 'derablc sum
ui money from the town. laid wafer
pipes ln Oh" highwoy and ii is claimed
Oh cu'upanr did not properly nl Nm
evtf fhc pipes
There was s.ne qucetira ~ n neticc
n3niDg brpu given thu Town. "a threo
suits SIR Allal tesNhci he hsu
drawn up "a proper nu.ice and sent ID
~ The company Tie hal ltet his COPY
% tho notice Former Deputy Sheriff
Tillinghast testified he gave n notice
20 The suIts to Mr. Sl.oum treasurer "
ulc company.
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NUGGETS OF NEWS.

4 heavy snow storm and blizzard
now prevails throughout northern New
York.
Mrs Annie T.. Lodge mother Of
senator Henry cabot Lodge. died at
her home 81 Beacon strcets Boston. to-
day. She was - years of age.
The government and press of Nenc-
zuCh protest ag1'ns reports Published
"a the United Stutcs aFscuIng that a
new revolution has broken out iR.Nene-
zuela. an INDIGNATION meeting Was
held az Caracas yesterday
The commiree ON street railways az
d. ston heard the closing arguments Of
counsel today on tho petition and bin
W James Means, OF. oil. f'r incorpora-
ton as The Boston a BrOcEton Electric
Freight company. desiring permission
to mn oytr thD Boston. quincy ana
Brolkfuu b. ads.
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MR.. TERRY'S SPEECH,
CALLED FORTH JEERS.
Said Republicans Were Trying to
Exc Out Dingley Deficiency by
Aid of War Taxes.

Washington. Feb. l9.-The galleries
of The House were we'll filed today in
anticipation Of the opening OF the de-
bate upon the Puerto Rican tariff bill.
Before the bin was called up Mr.. Dol
l'ver Ga) from the committee On ways
and means moved the passage under
suspension ~ the rules a. the bill re-
ported from that committee 10 amend
sections 3S3S and S3il OF the revised
statutes relating 10 internal revenue
tax on fermented liquors.
The purpose OF the bill, Mr.. DolliVer
said, was u abolish the smaller pack
ages vi beer or sixth ana one-eighth
barrels. The bill, he said was asked
for by the brewing interests Of the
country. II would in nowise affect the
revenue
Mr.. Fletcher (R., Minn.) offered an
amendment providing that the bill
shall not go into effect until July /,
1900. The amendment was agreed TO.
Mr., Sulzer IN. Y.) said he favored
the bill, but that il was merely a stop
70 the brewers. What they really
wanted was the abolition OF the war
taxes. He thought the war revenue
laws should be repealed The Republi-
cans. he said, bad promised that
when the war was over, but they had
made mo move in that direction.
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WEDDING GIFTS FOR
MISS PAUNCEFOTE.

New York. Feb. 19---Miss Lillian
Pauncefote's wedding gifts are being
shown to q few friends. and Washing
ton has never seen such a display af
riches, says q Washington despatch
Her marriage TO Robert Bromley. hon
oIary attaehe OF the British embassy
will take place ON next Saturday. but
already SO priceless "A collection OF gifts
has accumulated that special guard
OF policemen has been detailed To watch
over the treasures night and day. The
presents, have been placed I'm the room
'ver the main entrance. and among
hose shown are "A necklace of pearls
and diamonds With heart-shaped
brooch from the Rothschilds Lady
Bromleythe mother of the bridegroom
elect. has given a necklace composed
of five strands of diamonds and
bracelot OF diamonds and pearls Mr.
and Mrs. curzon a dressing case with
set of gold toilet articles set wGth jew
els Mr. Carnegie. tall silver tankard
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lie challenged the leaders on the
other side 90 say when they proposed
20 repeal that law which Is used o. pile
up money IN the treasury Co. be loaned
without interest to pet national banks.
Mr. Terry CDem. Ark declared thal
the Republicans We're using the war
taxes 20 eke oHt The dehc encies caused
by the Dnglel law. which, he said,
proved a most lamenlable Lailure. The
Republicans peered this remark, and
continued 90 jeer when Mr. Terry said
that the Kepubhoans dare not abohsh
their policy OF criminal aggression n
the Philippines because OF the secret
understanding with Great Britain, and
that for the same reason they dare
not offer "A word Of sympathy % the
two republics struggling for liberty in
South Africa.
AIr Payne IN. YD, floor leader of the
and Mr. BabcOck (Wis) urged the
passage Of the bill i'm jusuce 10 the
brewers, Mr.. Bartlett (Ga.) said the
humble were asking relief from the
war taxes and they should be listened
10 as well as the rich association OF
brewers who paid heavy campaign CON
tributons The bill was passed without
division.
Mr.. JAYNE IN. W floor leader Of the
major ty. then moved that the house go
into committee Of che whole TO consider
,ne Puerto Rican tar. bill.