The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-27
New Stories of Dewey.

! anecdotes on hand reveals the hero of
| Manila in a still more attractive light,
and establishes him more firmly in the
| hearts Of his countrymen. He is already
known as an exceptionally modest man.
/ with an unlimited stock of cool courage.
a high-strung temper. keen sense Of
humor. and a regard for his personal at
tire which, possessed by almost any other
man, would make him known as a dude
All Of these traits may be detected in the
following stories fresh from Manila:
Several weeks after the memorable bat
tie between the two fleets a correspond
ent for Chicago newspaper, for whom
Admiral Dewey had shown a warm Hk-
ing, visited the flagship.
Admiral, 1 wish you would tell me
what You said during the fighting on the
morning you entered the bay" said the
correspondent. Nearly all great naval
battles have brought out some utteranoe
from the victorious commander which
has become historical, and 1 would Ike
10 know what you said the that can be
preserved IN
Why, John. I can't for the life OF me
remember what 1 said during the fight
the admiral said, knitting his brows
thOughtfully. Il was so busy, you know,
that 1 paid no attention 10 anything ex-
cept the fleet"
TRY and think what you said" urged
the correspondent. Il believe there is a
good story in the fight that has never
been told"
Admiral Dewey thought long and earn
estly. not that he had any desire TO glOrify
himself, but simply because he wanted
10 oblige the correspondent. Finally the
correspondent suggested that the admi-
RAILS staff officers might recall something
OF value as q historical utterance. The
icea was at once acted upon by the admi-
ral, and he told his orderly 10 call the
officers. They presented themselves, TWO
young flag leutenants, who have the
most profound admiration for their COM
mander that can be imagined.
Mr.. Scott. can you think Of anything
I said during the fghting?" said Admiral
Dewey, addressing the junior officer
John wants a story, and I'd like 10 help
him out. I don't remember saying any
thing worth repeating, do yOu?"
4 hope you Will excuse me from re-
peating it, sir" said the young officer,
faint twinkle showing in his eyes.
Go on, Mr.. Scott" responded Admiral
Dewey. II you can give John a story
I viii thank you for it.
We'll, sir. do you remember when we
were turning the second time on the fig
ure that you noticed the Baltimore was
going further away than had been order
ed?''
Yes. I remember that very we'll" re-
piled Admiral Dewey.
We'll, sir, do you remember what you
said as soon as you noted the position of
the Baltimore?"
No. 1 have forgotten everything about
that except ordering a signal of some
kind to be displayed for the Baltimore.
What did I say?''
You said, What's the matter with the
blankety BANKED man? Is the blankey
BANKED Baltimore to close up? Blank
him. tell him 10 close up"
Admiral Dewey looked across the bay
toward the City of Manila a moment and
aecked the ashes from his cigar. The
young officers knees were beginning to
tremble, and the correspondent was be-
ginning to wish he had not been so per-
sistent in his search for a historical ut
terance, when their suspense was broken
by the admiral turning with a quiet smile
and saying:
Lets look at the signal book for that
morning. That will tell what 1 said"
The signal book was quickly produced,
and this was all that could be found re-
ferring to the Baltimore:
please close up!'
Soon after Major General Merritt reach
with the insurgents. Aguinaldo was not
to pay much heed to the gener-
ais orders. and the general complicated
matters more or less by endeavoring To
avoid any clashing of the American with
the insurgent forces. The situation was
becoming somewhat strained when Cen
eral Merritt sought a conference with
Admiral Dewey on the Olympia. The SEN
eIal and the admiral discussed the sitUa-
ton at great length, the former giving
special attention 10 the question of juris-
diction in the Philippines. At last Cen
eral Merritt put this question to the adj
miral;
Admiral. how far. in your opinion, does
your jurisdiction extend on the island?''
Admiral Dewey took two short turns
Or the quarterback before answering.
Then he said:
General, my jurisdiction extends from
as close to shore as ! can move these /
1at-irons." pointing to the American fleet.
ito as far into the island as can throw
she'll"
II there IS any one thing which peases I
Admiral Dewey it is neatness in dress. He /
has never been known TO set a bad ex- /
ample in this respect. and Is regarded by 1
his subordinates as a fashion plate for 4
the American navy. One Of the standing /
orders following the establishment Of rOu- /
tine duty in the fleet when there We're [
10 more Spanish ships TO fight was one /
requiring all officers TO wear their white /
uniforms
One day a certain paymaster named |
Martin. VINO is afflicted with an abnormal /
Y bushy growth OF red whiskers and a Il & /
IRE of pronounced r0tundity. visited the 4
Olympia on business with his depart
nent. As the paymaster mounted the 4
ne was seen by Admiral Dewey.
and a fr0wn gathered on the brow OF the /
iutocrat OF the fleet. Paymaster Martin .
vas a sight 10 provoke laugh from q 4
ships figurehead. He was arrayed in \ /
suit OF duck. a loosely woven
lndervest resembling a sweater showed /
beneath his jacket, and on his head was
me Of those enormous cork helmets with /
3 circumference equal TO that OF an UNI
lrel!a.
orderly. tell Paymaster Martin 7 wish I
o see him at once" said Admiral Dewey.
md The orderly sought the paymaster i
With grin on his face a few moments
ater and the paymaster. very much
1,eased with being accorded the honor of /
listing the quarterback. stood before the
admiral and executed one Of his very best
.alutes.
'Paymaster Martin" said the admiral In
lis chiIliest tones, Il think you are
trunk"
Il be- your pardon. admiral assure
-cu ! am not drunk-I-I am perfectly
sober stammered the paymaster. sag
,erirE under the blow his comQlalsance
lad received.
IT san think you have been drinking"
continued the lit.le man in spotIess white.
fer ] can't believe you wo1id come
aboard thls ship sober wearing such ar
,utlandish uniform. Co back 20 your
nip. sir and don't Jet me ever see an
,ther violation 81 orders Ike tais-
Au7--z the volunteer officers Cf the