The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-02
DEWEY'S
STRENGTH
TAXED
Bv the Ceremonies of Saturday,
Which We're a Perpetual PLY.
steal and Nervous Strain.
THE CHICAGO DELEGATION
Received by the Admiral ;. He
Gives an Indefinite Answer to
the City's Invitation.

NEW YORK. oct. 1.-The functions
md the receptions that have figured SO
nrominently In the daily life Of Admiral
Dewey since his arrival OH Sandy Hook
last tuesday morning, have proven al
most too much for his strength. The
admiral has been under such a perpet-
ual physical and nervous strain that
he Is now almost exhausted. Saturdays
ceremonies we're the most taxing on his
strength OF any that he has yet had to
UNDERGO. and he appeared to-day look
ing pale and worn. Despite the fact
that he retired early Saturday evening
and enjoyed good nights rest, the
admiral to-day was too fatlgued to do
more than remain in his room the
greater part of the time and rest
quietly.
AT 10 o'clock Admiral Dewey. had an
engagement to meet the Chicago Dewey
committee and before he came down
sent message to Mayor Carter Harri-
son requesting that he be not expected
10 shake hands with the members Of the
committee. The admiral explained this
request by saying that he had had so
much handshakIng on Saturday that
his hand pained him severely.
Admiral Dewey rose early this morn
Ing however. sending for cup of tea
at 6 o'clock. Shortly after he ordered
light breakfast. which was sent to his
apartments and which lie ate alone.
When the admiral had finished his
breakfast he sent for his private physi-
clan, Or, Percy, who was closeted with
him for n few minutes. Admiral Dewey
later called on the members Of his fam
fly and relatives and chatted with them
for fully an hour
He received Mayor Van Wyck about
o'clock Mayor Van Wyck acted an the
escort Of the admiral throughout the
day. He was present in the admlrars
room he escorted him down to the par
lor where the Chicago delegation was
TO be received and was the only repre-
sentative Of the city in caring for Its
gallant guest. There were many callers
at the Waldorf-Astorin who wished to
send cards to Admiral Dewey, but few
were permitted to do so, the OdmlraFs
fatigue being given as the reason. Dur
ing the early part Of the day the only
ones who were honored were the MEM
bers ot the Chicago committee. 1t was
eXpOutnl t'lat delegation from Pam
-syicania would be received during tho
forenoon, but such was not the case.
6hicngo's Mayor Calls.
At 9.25 Mayor Carter Harrison. ac-
companled by Ira II, Carter, one of the
committeeman, arrived at the hotel.
The other members of the committee
came struggling in and at $3.50 they
were all present The doors Of the big
ball room on the Waldorf side were
then thrown open and the members OF
the committee. headed by Mayor Harri-
son, entered the room. Mayor Harrison
then said to the committee:
You all know Admiral Dewey Is
modest man and a man who dlslikes
speeches and who has but little pa
tlence with the American habit Of hand
shaking. He has had 50 many to shake
hands with since he arrived In this hos
pitable city. that his hand are arm are
giving out. He has Just now sent word
10 me to ask that Mt the conclusion Of
the invitation for him to visit our city
there be no attempt on the part Of the
committee to shake hands with him.
know you would all be glad to have him
take your hand, but am certain you
must appreciate the situation, and
ask SIS O personal favor that you honor
his request. To not do so might preJu-
dice him against Chicago and we are
here for the purpose OF asking him 70
visit us. Wait until we get him In our
own city, then we Will take chances on
shaking hands with him"
Promptly at 10 o'clock Admiral Dew
ey came into the room. He wore a ci-
VILLAIN suit with frock cont and dark
trousers, and carried no hat The In
slant he appeared there was burst OF
applause. He saluted, and said;
Good morning, oil"
Admiral Dewey met Mayor Harrison
ns he advanced with cordial greeting,
Mayor Harrison said:
Admiral Dewey. 1 appreciate your
dislike for set speeches, and have there
fore none to make. ] only want to say
thnt l thank you In behalf OF the Chi
caED committee for the honor done us
BY your receiving us here this morning.
II Is an honor second to none in the
land, and now wish TO extend to you,
On behalf Of the committee, and on be-
hAlt ot the city Of Chicago, an Invita-
tlh1 to come to our city. We wish you
y, come TO us whenever you mny see ut.
we make no specific time, but we would
bc glad 10 have you with us on October
" when President Mckinley is TO be
lt''.H, the laying OF the cornerstone
VI '9E now pOstOIilce. While we may not
y, ""'' perhaps. to give you as elnbor-
u1f e''rbfatIon and ug perfect n cere-
LI'Ny az was yesterdays, we can md
20 promise you an equal degree Of en-
siusiLSn il you cannot come TO US
no"' then consider the invitation u
staall1g one, and come nt your own
i,easufH now hand you the formal
invitation Of the committee"
ADMIRAL Dcwcy's Reply.
Admiral Dewey received the Invita-
lI9n that Mayor Harrison extended 10
nun Admiral Dewey held the invita-
uoH IN his hand and turned It's pages,
w hc continued to turn over the
''lt,7 he glanced up nnd said:
aF Mayor and members OF the com
t7'N'"' the honor In mine. consider 1t
a fFcRt honor TO be waited upon by
s-tn q delegation nH this, and consld-
=. % greater honor that the invitation
II put IN such nice way allowing me
~ SET my own time to visit your city.
WIN could go TO your city tomorrow.
uNl that Is impossible As you know, /
uIa soon due in Washington. Then |
IiNtl 80 to Vermont. I must have some
rest and | have not been there for
yFhfB. II n my grent regret that can
HAl 20 0t once to your city. ! wish 30
m3ch ! could be there when President
hehinlcy will be there. / have great
IyFard for Chicago II IN n great city
ma during the Inst year. some OF the
ErAnlest letters have ever received
came from Chicago.
o., thank you, Mr.. Mayor and thank
You, ChicaRoRns"
As Admiral Dewey concluded there