The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-01
STORIES OF THE ADMIRAL.
HOW LIEUT.. BRU MBY SAVED THE
HERO OF MANILA.

Woman Wanted to Kiss Him ano
Brumby Pushed Her Away-Jef-
fries Calls on the AdmiraI-Inci-
dents of the Reception in New
York.
Dewey declined 10 be Hobsonized yesteT-
day. says the World He was willing TO kiss
children and the women OF his own imme-
date family, bat he wouldn't let a strange
woman kiss him ri2ht in fud view of the
thousands who besiesed he Olympia.
II was early in tlc day. but The ship
was swarming with visitors Among them
was a pretty gir'. smartly dressed and
fine Of face ana hgurc.
She was among IA, few who made their
way 10 the deck that is kept sacred for
lhe admiral. She got close enough to
shake mis- hand and o. say few words OF
generalization and tue admiral responded
pleasantly with the remark that he hoped
that his guest would see the ship and en-
joy herself
Suddenly the sirl drew his hand close to
her and pursed up her lips. They were
pretty lips and the fac was wnsome aud
swee.
Dewey looked nonplusscd. First he start
Cd 10 help out The kiss. then he hestated
There were a lot of people looking. Would
he be another IIobson?
Doubt and indocision chased themselves
across the hero's face. The girl was pref
~, very pretty; her face was winsome ana
her lips all ready. Dewey quailed before
the sight
If he refused, what?
II he gave in what?
But he Ubiquitous Brunby. his flag Of
bcer. was equal 10 the occasion. He push
ed the woman back. 1t was q gentle push.
There was nothing rude about it, but The
admiral was saved The red lips lost their
would-be kiss ana the face fell
BuJ Dewey recovered himself
Il am glad TO have met YOU" said he,
passing on 10 the next caller
Jim Jeffries Calls.
James Jeffries, the greatest OF the worlds
fistic fighters, graspcd hands with the
greatest of the world naval fighters, Ad-
miral George Dewey.
Il met some pretty great men when
was in London this summer he said,
but | never met one so great as this
man Dewey; I'm sure of that I wonder
what ne looks like? Is he tan?" and so
Jeffries talked during the trip down the
bay
As the dispatch boat approached the
white sides Of the Olympia. the pugilists
excitement increased. He also began 10
feel a bit nervous.
DO YOU think he will see me?' ne ask
ed. Il should hate to be thrown down.
Perhaps he won't want to shake hands
with a pugilist," and Jeffries looked wor-
ried.
He was assured that in all probability
the admiral would be pleased 10 meet him.
The reception offered Jeffries on the flag
ship quite took his breath away.
Before he had seen the admiral the
sailors and marines had learned OF his
identity. and they crowded around him as
children crowd round a dancing bear, and
indeed the Californian looked not unlike
one as he lowered above every man jack
of the crew. At first he was embarrassed;
! but, as the men advanced and felt his
| giant muscles, he became delighted The
party went to the cabin, where the adml-
raj was alone.
Tn glad TO see you. Mr.. Jeffries" he
said. rising and extending his hand.
THANK you sir. I'm proud to meet
you. ! was just telling the boys here that
! if | was introduced TO you. you'd be the
| biggest man / ever met
| why" answered the admiral, laughing
| ly. you're twice as big a man as l am.
You could apparently carry my flagship
/ around New York on your shoulders"
Yes, I'm pretty strong" said Jeffres,
! highly delighted, but l couldn't do that"
1T does a man good TO see such spleu-
! did specimen of manhood as you. Jeffries, -
| said the admiral, looking with undis-
| guised admiration at the giants frame.
| Jeffries blushed like a school girl.
! II used to be considered a fairly good
boxer when l was at Annapolis re-
! marked the admiral
! Just then other visitors were announced
and the party prepared to retire.