The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-15

NatuTdflss 8ieot Y n ptth coio
since the receipt of the first news from
Manila concerning the life and person.
al characteristics of Admiral Dewey.
He has been described as a man aus
tere and pompous, genial and compan-
iouable. but in nearly every account he
IL reputed to be a man VINO has great
respect for discipline. and who. hav-
ing once made up his mind. would
brook no obstacle to prosecute his
plans to success.
Germany's greatest soldier. Won
Moltke, being asked what he consid-
cred the three essentials to efficient
army organization. is said to hav re-
piled: First. discipline; second. disci-
pline. and third. discipline"
Discipline appears to have been the
keynote of Admiral Dewey's success.
He early learned as a cadet at Annap-
oils that those who rule must know
how TO obey, and the scattering de-
merit marks that were registered
against his name at the national acad-
envy are reliable evidence that he was
obedient from the beginning of his ma
val career.
Stories have been promiscuously cir
cuiated that Admiral Dewey was
somewhat of a Tom Sawyer in his ear
ly days and enjoyed breaking rules as
well as his companions who shed a
lesser light In their maturer years. but
all accounts seem TO agree in the state
ment thai at Annapolis Dewey was an
exemplary student n eschewed the
classical skylarking pastimes at the
academy.
John r. Wright OF Chicago was a
roommate of Dewey during his fresh
- .~.. " nar M VrriOhf
insists that Dewey was a strict disci-
plinarian yer at the early g OF IL,
and refused to hide pipes in room 3
in anticipation of a visit from the In
spector OF the dormitories.
1t is also agreed that. Dewey is a
man OF great determination. a little
reticent OF ann perhaps. but a man
who always commands respect even
at the penalty of enforcing IL.
Dewey first breathed the air of free
dom among the green hills OF Vermont
81 years ago. He was born In a fine
old colonial house on State street,
Montpelier. a dwelling surrounded by
ine grounds and directly opposite YER
mont's state house.
The admirars father was DIR. Julius
Y. Dewey. now dead, a genial gentle
man Of the old school. remembered and
honored for his integrity and force OF
character. II may. perhaps. be news
to many that DIR. Dewey was n pioneer
in life insurance in this country. al
though II In doubtful II any company
he ever represented would consent to
insure his son for all the dangerous
risks he has during his
long and eventful career.
Dewey's mother was reputed to have
been a very beautiful woman and was
also a native of Vermont. The old
colonial house at Montpelier has long
been the center of the best society I'm
the state. and besides being known for
her beauty Mrs. Dewey was also famed
for her hospitality and social graces.
Only once vas she known to have
been at a loss for a courteous answer
TO put her guest at ease.
The story is related that years ago.
when the acting rear admiral was "A
young man. Judge James Barrett was
Mrs. Dewey's guest at "A tea party.
Judge Barrett now lives at Rutland.
but when he lived at Woodstock he
was a frequent caller at the Dewey
home. This time the Judge. usually
most courtly. had emptied his teacup.
Mother said young Dewey, Judge
Barrett's CUP is empty"
"Oh Judge" cried Mrs. Dewey. let
me serve you another cup of tea"
Madame. I thank you answered
the Judge. u / will have no more
tta-
But these cups are so small" in
sisted the hostess.
Madame" said the judge. bowling,
Il am not responsible for the size of
your teacups."
The Judge is said to have wanted
another cup of tea, but was too polite
TO ask for IL.
who the Deweys Are.
The Dewey family has always borne
the reputation of being sristocratic.
and has always kept up its ancient
style. Mrs. Dewey drove about Mont
pelier in a low-hanging barouche, on
whose horses silver-piated harness
clanked. when the ~townspeople saw
the barouche approaching they re-
marked. half in awe, half in Jest:
Here comes the Prince of Wales car
riage."
The Deweys are Episcopalians. and
George and his brothers. Charles and
Edward. were brought up In the fear
OF God. The brothers are now in bust
ness in Montpelier. proprietors of the
National Life Insurance company,
Charles being president and Edward
director of the corporation.
Acting Admiral Dewey's wife died in
1895 at Newport. h was the daugh-
ter Of Governor Goodwin. New Hamp-
shirc's war governor-a fighting demo-
crat. who at his own expense fitted out
the first New Hampshire regiment
rather thar call an extra session of
the legislature.
Admiral Dewey has one son. George
Goodwin Dewey. who was graduated
from Princeton university last year
and lis now in business In New York
city.
Dewey. the hero Of Manila. received
his early education in the public
schools of Montpelier. He wanted 10
go TO sea. but his father dissuaded
him from doing so.
The youne man went from the public
schools TO the Norwich university at
Ncrthield, VT. a military school,
where. IL he could not learn to be a
sailor. he could be taught how 10
shoulder a rnuskct and drill. Inciden-
tally he was given some good training
In pacing a deck. for one form Of disci-