The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-01

temperature after she got into her boat
and was rowed away.
Not Thinking of MatrimOny.
The New York World has this story of
an interview with the admiral;
"Matrimony? An old sea dog like me?
Bless my soul!'
Admiral Dewey threw back his head
his very handsome head-and laughed a
good hearty sailor laugh
But" l persisted, this is not joke.
Admiral Dewey. les a question of vital
Importance"
The admiral looked interested.
Don't YOU know that several million
women OF America are in love with
you?'
The admirais pleasure took on a
startled look.
In short. Admiral Dewey you are the
catch of the century. You bear the high
est title in America You draw the largest
salary on the navy pay roll; you are a
hero"
Tut. tut" demonstrated the admiral
as his firm, plump hand went up.
women will ay-also-also-"
Yes" seid the admiral gingly.
THAT you are good-looking man"
Profuse bows from the admiral. There
was twinkle iu the brown eyes.
Miss Heart" said Admiral Dewey,
steadily 81 am not afraid of guns. Sure
enough, I've a decent respect for them.
They're in my line. Women are not. I'm
afraid of them. Especially the woman
that asks questions. That's why you are
the first woman representative of
New York newspaper I've welcomed on
board the Olympia. The first thing you
do is 10 question me, and the first ques-
ton you ask is"
,"Well?'
Impossible"
"Why?'
"Oh. I'm too old for romancing. Just
look at me.'
! did. Admiral Dewey is the best look
ing man in the navy. His pictures can
not do him justice, because much of his
charm lies in expression. He does not look
over nifty. though his mustache is white
and his hair mixed with gray. Every fea-
ture denotes character In the shrewd
mirthful brown eyes there is character;
in the straight nese, the straight brows.
the firm chin. the fun. firm lips there is
character; in the small werl-formed hands
and feet, in the quick step, and dignified,
graceful bearing there is character, and
there is character 100. in The very gentle
ness which is habitual TO him. and which
softens = personality that might otherwise
seem stern and awesome.
Suppose, l suggested. you should be
Hobsonized?"
The admiral gasped
DO you think-no," he said thoughtful
~, that passed out with Hobson."
This fashion might be revived" I said
reassuringly for a real admiral"
Wen" was the unexpected response as
the admiral turned TO the only officer on
board who can grow a beard, there's
Brumby. He attends 10 details for me.
Good fellow. Brumby. In case of attack,
Wen put him Oh he rack"
Blu, Lieut.. Brumby demurred. and as
sured the admiral with a respectful salute
that he would serve him with his life, but
wear his laurels or steal his kisses-never.
The admirals sense of humor is as keen
as his love for fight.
Two Real" Heroes.
You really must not call me a hero"
he said. modestly, after all II"
WAS scared to death all through the
battle" / tmidly suggested.
Exactly" said the admiral relieved
Nov he continued here comes one of
the real heroes of Manila
lanky youth in uniform hove in sight
That boy" said the admiral. has work
ed himself up out of the ranks. Now he S
chief qusrtermaster. He'll be heard from
some day. His names Myrtle and he