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The times., 1899-11-24
Dewey
in the Hearts
of His Countryn1en
The pn nnEar Zee ling.

A few thoughtless, tactless, and mean
spirited persons have Inundated the
American people. They have spoiled the
gracious purpose OF the nations gift TO
Admiral Dewey and brought pain and cha
grin where there should have been happi-
ness without a flaw They have subjected
the country 10 the intolerable imputatiOn
that when it gives tributes of affection it
Keeps them tied up with strings When
our Government gave sword and promo
ton for a service for which England would
nave given a peerage and a fortune, Dewey
teit fully repaid. That was republican
simplicity. When the authorities under
TOOK TO cut down the prize money for the
Victors of Manila Bay on the ground that
the battle had not been won against a
superior force, nobody felt aggrieved. That
was business. But when cads smear their
grimy paws over a testimonial OF affection
that came straight from the hearts of the
people, the thing is resented. That is SEN
timent That house was given to Ad
miral Dewey because the persons who pre-
sented it wanted 10 give him pleasure. It
was not for the glory of the donors, but
for the satisfaction of the Admiral And
If 1t gave him more pleasure to transfer
the title to his wife than to keep it him
self the purpose of the gift was fully
accomplished and the affair was nobOdys
business but his own. Admiral Dewey
should not blame the American people for
this unfortunate incident. Among seventy
five million human beings there are bound
to be some FOOLS some cads, and some
malicious detractOrs, and folly vulgarity,
and malice are noisy. But the feelings of
the vast mass Of the American people to-
ward George Dewey have never changed
since May l, 1S9S.-New York Journal.
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The Ras is Of the Attack.

Admiral Dewey may rest assured that
the vast majority Of those who contributed
toward the purchase of the house, and
whose only motive was to pay some slight
tribute of their esteem, are deeply morti-
fed as himself over the unseemly com
ments that have been made. He must not
mistake these waspish buzzings for the
voice Of the American people. He must
console himself with the thought that it
is upon the ripest and finest fruit that the
wasps always settle, and that no man has
ever reached the pinnacle of fame without
exciting jeslousies and enmities and at
tacks. These are the penalties Of great
ness, and even the immortal Father OF His
Country did not escape them.
The wasps are but creatures of mo-
ment, and In this instance they are already
being swept away on the strong breeze OF
public feeling excited by the Admiral's
simple and ingenious ayowal Of the dis
tress caused by the attack to which he had
so unconsciously subjected himself He
should forget this Yexatious and transitory
episode in the assurance that his place in
the admiration and in the affections of the
American people Is enduring as their love
for the flag he hoated over Msuila.-New
York Herald.
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Of typhoid fever The city population is
largely made up OF people from the coun-
try, and they naturally do not think of a
problem with which they have never grap-
pied, until ii is brought to their notice
But the problem is there all the same
It would be interesting il might
also be surprising-to learn how much of
the mental. moral, and physical ill-health
Of mankind is caused by bad sanitary con-
ditions. We ali know by this time that if
there are two families, one living in a
dark, ill-ventilated tenement, where the
sewerage is imperfect, and the water both
scarce and bad, the other in a perfectly
ventilated house with plenty of pure
water and carefully inspected drainage,
the one will suffer considerably more from
disease Of various kinds than the other,
If other things be equal. But it is not
only probable but practically certain that
the former family will be more suscept-
BILE 10 moral as well as physical disease
than the latter. When children are brought
up under conditions which keep them half
sick during childhood, they are irritable,
and If there is one who is strong he
is likely to develop into bully; and all
the bad passions OF human nature have
chance for exercise. Moreover, where
there is nothing attractive in the home
there is the more temptation to seek slim
ulants outside, and the father of the family
is likely to be frequenter of the corner
saloon, and sometimes the mother as we'll;
and the addition of bad liquor TO bad
water and poor, insufficient food, does not
improve the moral stamina of the family
at all. There is no real reason why the
mere fact OF poverty, in a civilized COM
munity, should deprive q man of pure
air, pure water, and wholesome. if coarse
food, and it is only the cupidity of land
lords, the carelessness of the well-to-d do,
and the corruption of municipal govern
ments, which have been responsible for that
condition of things. 1t is short sighted
policy to allow the poor. of any class or
nationality. to live under unsanitary and
uncomfortable conditions which they are
unable to change. The city has to pay out
more, in the end, for hospitals and work
houses, TO say nothing of the moral end
of the question, than it would have cost
10 build great many modern tenements
and lodging houses. Building regulations
should be rigidly enforced, so that over
crowding OF families will be absolutely
impossible, and the increase in cost should
fall upon the landlord, who can afford it,
rather than upon the tenant. who must
pay for il out OF his food and clothing
fund. That is the only possible way of
arranging the matter, and that is what
viii eventually happen Vacation schools
and Junior republics" and the distribu-
Jion of free ice and sterilized milk. all pay
more than they cost, in the end; but in
most big cities the crying need is for
plenty OF water, good sewerage, and less
crowding in the slums.
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A Boomerang Assault.

The Admiral escaped the Spanish shells
at Manila only TO be wounded in the house
of his friends and by his countTymen. He
would probably rather have lost an arm at
Manila than to have been subjected TO the
unkind ordeal of the last few days. The
net and final result OF the whole affair,
however, is to elicit the sincere sympathy
of the public for the distress of mind
which he has unfairly been made to suffer
at a time when he would naturally resent.
Indignantly the sharp structures of mis-
countrymen. Like Ophelia, he must feel
that rich gifts prove poor when givers
wax unkind." Still, now that the tempest
in the teapot is over, he can have the as
suTance that popular misapprehension and
criticism will be succeeded by the old feel
ing of confidence in his personal charac-
ter and admiration for his naval achieve
ments.-Baltimore Sun
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The Importance Of Pure Water.

Philadelphia is agi1ating the question Of
8 new system Of water supply. and that is
quite natural. since the Quaker City had
& most unhappy experience with typhoid
fever not long ago, which was directly due
to contaminated water. The plan now in
favor is TO supply the city with water
from bored wells. II Is argued that sew
ersl cities IN California have given such
a plan fair trial. and have suffered from
no scarcity Of water. while samples an
alyzed have been proved TO be almost alb
solutely pure. Il IS also certain that wells
properly dug and protected from surface
drainage viii give pure water in practically
unlimited quantities.
This matter OF the water supplied 10
large cities has never received proper at
tentiou from the world IN general One
reason for It is that within the last
seyenty-fve years the number OF cities.
big and little, has increased immensely,
especially IN this country. IN a country
village. where each man has his well in
his yard. the water supply takes care
OF itself, unless there is some defect in
the drainage, which causes an epidemic
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HIS Escufcheon Clesr.

There are many kinds of gentleman, but
perhaps the most attractive kind is that
combination of martial hero and tender
natured child one finds in the highest type
OF sailor. Dewey is like Nelson in more
ways than one, and he has no more reason
TO dread loss of the admiration and af
fection Of his countrymen than the one
hero nearest the British heart 1t is a
great pity that the simple purity Of his
nature brought him against the rougher
side OF this clumsy bear OF a public; but
that viii pass, and the national love for the
man will shine as bright as the fame of
the hero. He has nothing to regret but
the generous initial error of giving the
public the right to interfere in his private
affairs, and he has nothing to be ashamed
Of, while the public has much.-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The times., 1899-11-24
A Good Man, and True.

In abusing Dewey for this tribute to his
wife let US not overlook the fact that in
this country homes have been presented
heretofore to great men, and possibly, in
every instance, save one-that of General
Sheridan-the home soon passed not only
out of the hands OF the recipient, but
away from the family. Dewey at least
keeps his in the family. Go slow. The
Admiral, while a gallant sailor and hero
of the very first water is only man
and this delicate tribute to his wife proves
him to be a very good one.-St. Louis Star
The times., 1899-11-24
Secure From CsIumny.

Admiral Dewey's position as the great
hero of the Spanish war is safely crys-
talllzed in the history of the Republic,
and all the malice of disappointment and
jealousy and all the sensational ebulli-
lions of fools cannot cast a shadow upon
his fame His domestic life is his own.
and it has not exhibited a single attribute
that was not inspired by devotion that
every honest man and every honest woman
is ready TO reverence. Let the Dewey epi-
sode be closed, and let it pass as soon it
must, into forgetfulness while the love
and homage of the nation for Admiral
Dewey will be NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Times
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Not An Exception.

Admiral Dewey is greatly panied over
what he considers unjust criticism of
his conduct, and feels he has a right
to conduct hts personal affairs in his own
way. This is true, but if the Admiral had
been longer lunder that fierce light which
beats on every man in public life in this
country, he would not be surprised at
finding his every act scrutiniZed. This is
the price that everyone must pay for pop
ularity There have been no exceptions
Washington was goaded almost to despair
by public Criticisms of his public and
private acts, and no one else could ex
pect to escape such a fate. Let the Incl
dent be closed The Admiral has deserved
well Of his country, and need not fear
for his laurels, which are imperishable
For the rest, let people talk. There is
no stopping it, and in the long run no harm
Will be done anyone.-New York Telegram.
The times., 1899-11-24
Shame!

To the Editor OF The Times:
Allow me, in behalf OF the better-feeling
people OF our cOuntry-and l take pride in
believing we are in the majority-to SEND
a word of sympathy TO Admiral Dewey
Indignant! The mouthings and scTibbHugs
of a dirty rabble are enough to move him
TO shake the dust Of America from his
feet and put the deep ocean between him
and the hOWlers. Indignant And who
would not be indignant; who would not
foam with suppressed loathing. al the con-
duct of the loudt talking public concerning
this house giving and the criticism OF few
sour and unthinking people and sensational
papers. Because q few who had more money
than they wanted had honored themselves
by making the hero of Manila the present Of
a house, how dare they dash the cup OF
content from his lips make him blush for
very shame for his people. and hereafter
feel that the home that should have bsen
his pride as the gift OF an appreciatiye pub
lie is begrudgsd him? J. y
The times., 1899-11-24
No Suneryisino RiuhL

Those who are now condemnilg the
Admiral for what he did which was no
more than he had perfect right to do
were either subscribers to the fund out Of
which the house was purchased. or they
We're not. If they were not subscribers
what the Admiral did with the house is
none of their business, while if they con-
tributed TO the purchase money they ought
to have delicacy enough to understand that
donor cannot without committing a fla
grant breach of manners act as though
participation in the bestowaI of a gift
conferred upon him the right to superin-
tend the way in which that gift is util-
d-Philadelphia Inquirer
The times., 1899-11-24
No .Iust Criticism Possible.

To the Editor Of The Times:
/ wish to speak few words in defence OF
Admiral Dewey's having transferred his
home to his bride.
Why should we not consider this act in
the best light? l should judge his motive
to have been this: that he considered his
home, presented 10 him by the American
people. as the most precious OF any gift
he could make to his bride. and that he
gave it out of the generosity Of his heart
and his love for her. deeming that what
was hers belonged TO him also. but that
it would be pleasure 10 present her a
gift so priced by him. Al the worst 1t
seems to me but mistaken judgment, and
it does not alter what he has done for his
country. AMERICAN.
The times., 1899-11-24
The Dewey Arch.

We are amazed at the suggestion that
the name of Dewey should not appear upon
the arch erected for mis- welcome to this
city, and that 1t should be known as the
Navy Arch The names of the commit
tee who made this decision should be post
ed somewhere in imperishable brass.
OF course the arch will be in memory Of
the Navy, but popularity it will be known
always as the Dewey Arch. and highest on
the roll OF naval heroes inscribed upon it
will be the name of George Dewey, the
victor OF Manila, and the maker of new
boundaries for the United States.-New
York Sun.
The times., 1899-11-24

for the stability OF popular feeling to 60
almost into delirium Of ecstasy over a
public man one month. as national hero.
and then 70 set 10 carping and nagging at
him the next month, because in a single
incident and for reasons that are probably
not understood, he has not acted just as
some people, or most people, might sup
pose they would act il they were in his
place The nation which has so lately done
such gracious things in recognition Of Ad-
miral Dewey should not encourage the vio-
lently critical and censorious in this later
very ungraeious attitude TO the hero OF
Misunderstanding Dispatch
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GIyep Without a Condition.

If the gifts for the purchase Of the
Dewey home were intended to purchase
property that he could neither sell nor
give away, it is certain that no such re-
striction was placed upon any of them.
They were sent in to meet the proposal
that a house be given to Admiral Dewey
Hence the transfers that have been made
in the past few days are strictly legal and
completely meet the Idea that the Admiral
intends that the property shall remain
in the Dewey family. The excited editors
and subscribers should be satisfed.-Hart-
ford Times.
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In a Legal Point of View.

No matter what objections the contrib
utors to the fund of the Dewey home may
to his wife, they have no ground for open
complaint. The gift was made in fee
simple which carries with il the right Of
subsequent disposition according TO the
wishes of the recipient. And as there was
no understanding at the time that the gift
had, as Dewey expressed it, "a string at
tached TO ii, the donors are estopped from
criticising the action of the Admiral in
conveying the property to his wife.-Wil-
mington Every Evening.
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r. SWALLOW BROWN
1919 go llnder.rnna. ii

To the Editor of The Times
Is not all the criticism OF Admiral Dewey
the result Of ignorance Of the considers-
tions that governed his action In trans
ferring his home to his wife, With his
statement q his reasons is it not all plain
and consistent Both he and the courribu-
tors to the home fund had rights Half
the truth was ground for criticism The
whole truth satisfies the requirements on
both sides Since it began lu a misundsr.
standing let it end in fun understanding
-as thousands OF questions have ended
heretoiore-in concord and agreement.
HENRY HART WELLS
The times., 1899-11-24
omnr khnyNnm.

Periodically, for some reason or other,
there arises a protest from some high
minded and obtuse individual against the
popularity OF Omar Khayyam. A great
deal has been said and written about the
Persian poet during the last two or three
years, though he has by no means attain
ed the vogue which E. P. Roe, Henryk
Sienkiewicsz. and Peck's Bad Boy have
enjoyed in their day. Perhaps this is just
The times., 1899-11-24
A VomIn's View.

To the Editor o. The Times;
Admiral Dewey has not appealed in vain
If he will accept a woman as a champion.
In transferring his house TO his wife he
did what all women want. expect 70 attain
in marriage, and, in many cases. contend
for. But none Of these conditions was in
evidence in this case. Mrs. Dewey brought
10 the Admiral an hOnoFed name, large
wealth and a sweet and gracious person
ality.
What more natural than that this large
and simple hearted man should, when be
The times., 1899-11-24
A Tempest in $ TEAPOT.

Without passing at all upon the ques-
tion of the transfer-the motive as well
as the ultimate object of which cannot be
known, since Admiral Dewey has as yet
offered no explsnation-it is in place to OBJ
serve that most OF the late discussion Of
the incident is another instance OF "a tenn
pest in teapot" 1t does not speak we'll
The times., 1899-11-24

There is an awful suspicion in Russia
that NJ. De Witte, Imperial Minister of
Finance. has manipulated the European
bourses to his own advantage. II the sus-
picion should prove to be true, the dis
grace and ruin of the offender would be-
come certain. It is said that, on learning
of the terrible charge against him, NJ De
Witte tried to commit suicide. How
strange all this seems 10 people Injured to
the different conceptions OF official duty
and privilege that obtain in America!
When we remember how the so-called
Administration and Senatorial cliques
in Wall Street acted just as the Dingley
sugar schedule deal was closed, we ought
to be thankful that we can look upon the
perversion Of public trusts TO private pur-
poses without finding the fault with such
things that seems so common among the
effete dynasties of Europe
The times., 1899-11-24
AIRS Wen That Ends Wei.

Out of the bitter has come sweet. Be
tween the Admiral and the people not a
cloud remains. A womsn's act has solved
a problem and dissolved difficulty We
begin to think that the Admiral will find
an even stronger place that he ever had
before in the hearts of his countrymen.
But he must henceforth equally divide the
room of that place with his wife for she
has won it by her sensitive and gracious
act OF Brooklyn Eagle
The times., 1899-11-24

know the "stili water" OF American
hearts yet holds with steadfast. unswerv-
lng affection the image of the hero ef
Manila, I am sure the sentiments express
ed Ia those horrible letters are not echoed
Dy all He is still the idol OF loyal Amer
iea, none the less so because some think he
made mistake. The nation owes it 10 him
TO drown With It's mighty voice the Httie
turbulent cries that disturb and irrifste
into almost madness the great hear ~
Americas heTo-Dewey.
n SN AL nVE nRn.u-N-
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A Hero Still

The nation cannot afford to lose its love
for Admiral Dewey any more than he can
afford to take to heart, as he seems to,
the outburst of indignant criticism that
has been directed against him.-Albany
Journal
The times., 1899-11-24
Cerfain.

The fact remains that Admiral Dewey
is the country's most illustrious hero
Baltimore Herald.
The times., 1899-11-24

A South African despatch alleges that
enco Marques for Cape Town, and the sus-
picion is that it may be a peace cou-
mission. In that case Sir Alfred Miner
may be in need of expert help. He should
apply at once 10 Mr.. Mckinley, who might
be able to spare a trained specimen. DENLY,
for instance, would be very useful. He is
equally experienced in beef and peace. and
Miner will have much to do with both
before the end of his troubles with Kruger.
The times., 1899-11-24
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Since Father McKinnon, the soldier
chaplain and coadjutor of the Archbishop
of Manila, declares Brigadier General
Funston innocent of the charge of desc
Grating churches in Luzon, it is reasonably
fair TO regard that incident as closed.
The times., 1899-11-24

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Indicted For Fraud.

Savannah Ga, Dec. S.-The Morning
News will publish tomorrow morning that
the grand jury of the United STATES
Court for the Southern District Of Geor-
ga i'll session here has found indictments
against John Gayncr B. ID. Green and
II. II. Gaynor, Of New Yol-., co-partneTs
iD the Atlantic Contracting Company and
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ernnent This is an outcome of the con-
yiction of o. NJ. Garter, late captain Of
engineers of the army
Messrs. Green and Gaynor are alleged
to have been iii conspiracy with Garter
TO defralId the Government in the inn
proyement works in Savannah River and
harbor and Cumberland Sound and to
have w,rongfully collected from the Gov
ernment sums OF money variously esti-
mated to amount to from one million to
two and a half millions of dollars The
indictments have not yet been made pub
lie, as ii is the cnstom of the Federal
Courts to have it's defendants in custody
or under bond before publishing the i'm
dictlnents. During the week the grand
Jury has examined various witnesses in
respect to the matter, among them sew
cral army and War department. officers
from Washington and Il mass Of docu-
mentary evidence, including drafts
amounting to more than a million dollars
drawn by Captain Carter, and many pa
pers respecting the work on the Savan-
nah River and harbOr and Cumberland
Sound Colonel Gaynor and Captain
Green are understood to be in New York.