The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-05-05
nous victor

From n raised and beautifully dec
Grated dais in the grand stand erected
On the Jackson boulevard side of the
new federal building, the admiral re-
viewed the parade in which nearly q
hundred different military and civic
organizations from all partsof the state
participated and which included yeter.
II of three wars, the Mexican. the
civil, and the Spanish-American, q
squad of sailors who were with the ad-
miral ut the battle of Manila lay, two,
years ago. and marching clubs of the
political parties. Everywhere the nd.
miral, in the full dress uniform OF his
rank as admiral OF the navy, was
greeted cordially by the denscly-
packed throngs of people along the
route.
Half a Million Spectators.
Fully 10000 people were gathered
along tie line of march of the days
parade, and for four hours the admiral
WIS busy howing acknowledgements OF
the cheers that met him from all sides.
One Continuous Roar.
nC thC pau fut Clttfcu III tulCh.
ly-crowded streets ,nown town. the i'd
miral met with his real reception. ana
1t was most enthusiastic. The cheers,
made practically n continuous roar.
ut many times SC loud that it was diff
ficult to hear the music OF the banG.
which marched ahead of the adlniraI's
carriage.
swnrmed Every Available Spot.
The sidewalks were packed from,
curb to walls, AMI every window
which afforded Il sight of tha parade
was filled with rs many heads as could,
be thrust through it. On III. tops of
the buildings were other sighisecrs.
md all joined in giving the admiral q,
welcome which in point of enthusiasm
has never been surpassed by that OK
tended to any nan who has ever been
the guest of the city Of Chicago.
A Dewey Bevy of Young Ladies'.
On the steps of the art institute Oil
young women a number of them clad.
in white. being so placed as to spell
the word Dewey" As the carriage
containing the admiral approached,
their voices burst forth in See, the.
Conquerirg Hero Comes," and the
march was stopped until the song WIS
finished, the admiral expressing great
pleasure a: the singing.
"See, Boys. the Old Ship"
Naval. military and civic orcaniya,
ti',ns followed the carriage containing
the admiral through miles OF streets
with flags and bunting and
with models of the cruiser Olympia
made from varicns materials. the mos;
popular practice being 10 outline the
cruiser in colored electric lights,
Speaking to the Manila veterans es.
corting his carriage, the admiral said.
on seeing one of these Oiympias:
"See, boys, there is the old ship" and
the sailors gave I: hearty Aye, ave.
in response.
Spontaneous Proofs of Welcome
Not less pleasing to the admiral thar
the expressions of greeting and good
will shown by the decorations were
The many spontaneous proofs of a real
welcome that he received. If the adj.
lniraTs carriage came rear enough.
threw flowers from the win.
lows of high buildings, ard the sail.
DTS around his carriage picked m
many bouquets that had missed their
marks and fallen in the street. When,
here were no flowers there were
.heers. and afterward the flowers and
he cheers came together, moving the
admiral TO rise in his carriage and
his Acknowledgements.
Review, Luncheon and Hall.