The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-07


Spikes, the goat, official mascot.
to gunflre. At the first blast OF the port
gun, Patrick, who had been chewing an
empty cartridge shell. sprang to the star
board side, jumped on the rail and bal
anced himself. At that moment OF went
the starboard gun right In his ear. Patrick
turned and fed wildly, aft, broke up the
formation of file Of bluejackets and
brought UP snorting on the quarterback,
where he knocked over two ensigns and
wholly spoiledthe dignity Of the occasion.
Away of in the distance fotilla Of yachts
bobbed and bowed about the Mayfower
and Dolphin. The quarterback watched 1t
through glasses, speculated on the number
Of pretty girls there must be on those yachts
and remarked that it was about as much
as they saw Of the Paul Jones ceremonies
at Cherbourg after all.
Just then an Admiral scooted by In a
motor boat. The bugle sounded two ruft1es
and the officers came to salute again.
D. And this is about all we have been doing
for our pay lately" said one Of the ensigns
soto voce.
Since she went into commission six months
period OF service with the West Indian
attending ceremonials.
There was long wait, broken every now
and then by call to quarters for passing
dignitary, while the ENJOYS took their
ease about starting. Third Assistant Secre-
tary Of State Peirce and Col. Cromwell
came aboard presently. Besides these the
civilian guests were three newspaper CORE
spondents, an official photographer and
Mr.. Peirce's private secretary.
At O'Clock the wireless apparatus began
to spit and sparkle. The Mayfower and
Dolphin were ready to start. More stand
ing at attention on deck. The bearers Of
the worlds peace we're alongside in fifteen
minutes making north and the Galveston
stood by to fall In behind, for precedence
had been determined by seniority Of, the
commanding officer. which put Wtnslow
Of the Mayhower first, Gibbon Of the Dol
phin second, and Cutler Of the Galveston
third.
The officers Of the Galveston had rather
hoped that they might be rewarded for
their part in making history by sight of
the ENJOYS, even at the other end Of marine
months without leave these little things
are Of tremendous interest.
The Russians were disappointing. Only
the crew at quarters and the officers ap-
peared above decks. The ENJOYS and their
suites had gone below. It was even bot
ting that White, whose failing as sailor
is known, was getting seasick already.
Under the awning Of the Dolphin, how
ever, were half q dozen little men In frock
coats, the Japanese ENJOYS or their suite.
They waved their tall hats. Secretary
Peirce answered with flourish Of his tall
hat. The feet formed in column and ran
north.
A big launch with picnic party in it
cut past just then. Pro badly it didn't
come from Oyster Bay. On the rail, dang
ling their legs perilously, sat an enthu-
siastio couple. She wore his white yacht
ing cap and he her black picture hat. The
rest OF the party waved bottles, while they
for peace and every old thing.
The Japs not recognizing the symp toms
saluted even them.
1t was a pleasant evening on the Sound.
There was a little haze on the water and
the stars, when they came out we're @ little
on deck, the wind was 80 light. The water
was as smooth as an inland river; peaceful
weather and an omen they said In the fore
castle.
The wardroom which appreciates COM
pany after six months at sea had one re-
greet, which was aired at dinner time. The
men had expected the guests on Friday
evening at Oyster Bay, and that was the
evening picked for three new ensigns, just
promoted from midshipmen, to pay for an
sxtra mess dinner in celebration. The
guests did not come until Saturday morning
md the mess had its big dinner alone.
The officers were hungry for run ashore.
Since the Galveston went into commission
here haven't been two days Of shore leave
among them except for a few afternoons
asst week in New York. When the Gal
,eston was ordered to Cherbourg on
he Paul Jones affair they frightened up,
expecting few days in Paris after dreary
watch at Santo Domingo. They got no
'urther than Cherbours and all leave was
ienied in French ports.
Only three officers saw Paris. They |
marines at o'clock in the morning of the |
WCuO W &llb ny tIdlls udICueu
Iii day, and spent the night on the train |
travelling back. The happy rumor is abroad |
hat the next voyage will be to European
,orts.
The jackies in newly washed uniforms
watched the lights Of the Dolphin ahead |
Is they slung their hammooks for the night |
md debated on peace, while peace was
he subject of another debate going on under |
he awnings Of the quarter deck. where the
yard room mess in evening clothes we're
moking and taking the evening air. Even
Commander Cutler, Col. Bromwell and
secretary Peiroe, taking a slow evening
along the starboard rail, |
we're talking unoffcially on the topic of
he day. But the forecastle debate was
hortest and most to the point.
"The laps will say what are you going
o do about it, and the Ruskies will rear
nd the Japs will just sit down on the tails
4 their long coats and the Ruskies will
ave to pay up. IL they want to get home
or Christmas, said gunners' mate.
They'll all pound the table for day or
wo and 20 home mad and fight Il out. -