Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-02
TIRED OUT
Dewey Feels Strain
Of the Past Week.
Receives Chicago Delegation With IT,
yitation to Visit that City.
Will Leave New York, This Morning, for
Washington Celebration.

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. Saturday 3
ceremonies were the most taxing on his
strength Of any he has yet had to I'M
Gergo and he appeared, today, looking
pale and worn. Despite the fact that
he retired early, Saturday evening, and
enjoyed good nights rest, the ad-
miral, today, was too fatigued to do
mere than remain in his room the
greater part Of the day ard rest
quietly.
At 70 o'clock, Admiral Dewey had an
engagement To meet the Chicago Dewey
committee and before he came down
sent a message to Mayor Carter Harri-
son requesting that he be not expected
to shake hands with The members of
the committee. The admiral explained
this request by saying that he had had
So much hand shaking, Saturday, that
his hand panied him severely.
Admiral Dewey rose, early this morn
irg, however, sending for a cup of tea
at 6 O'Clock. Shortly after he ordered
q light breakfast. which was sent to
his apartments and which he ate alone
When the admiral had finished his
breakfast H. sent for his private physi-
clan. Dr. Percy, who was closeted with
him for few minutes. Admiral
Dewey later called on the members Of
the family and the relatives and chat
ted with them for fully an hour.
He received Mayor Van Wyck about
9 O'Clock. Mayor Van Wyck acted as
the escort Of the admiral throughout
the day. He was present in the ad-
mirals room. he escorted the admiral
down to the parlcr where the Chicago
delegation was to be received. and was
the only representative of the city in
caring for its gallant guest.
There We're many callers at the Wal
dor. who wished to send card to Ad-
miral Dewey. but few We're permitted
to do 50. the admiraIs fatigue being
given as the reason. During the early
part Of the day, the only ones who
We're honorcd We're the members Of
the Chicago committees.
The delegation from Philadelphia
headed by Mayor Samuel II. Ashbrdge
arrived. carly in the day, and slipped
into i parlor on the Sd street side of
the hotel and were disposed of in very
few minutes. The admiral came in and
said: Good morning" to all and then
greeted Mayor AshbridSe. who lost no
time in telling just what they were
theye for. He handed to the admiral
an album containing the resolutions
passed by the Philadelphia city council
extending the invitation officially and
Offering the freedom Of the city.
Mayor Ashhridge said: I'VE know that
you have many engagements and we do
not ask YOU to come at any special
time. We can only assure you that
when you do come you Will receive
most hearty welcome.
81 feel very much honored." replied the
admiral, 40 receive the invitation. l will
go to Philadelphia, but l cannot say now
when I will be there, although l would be
glad 10 be able to do So
Before the applause could get fair
start he had bowed himself out. and the
rhiladelphians were gratificd with the re
suit of their visit ana went away salts
fled that they would some day elcom
him in the Quaker city.
At 9.25. Mayor Garter Harrison. ac-
by Ina Il. Carter, one Of the |
committeeman, arrived al the hotel !
The other members Of the committee
came struggling in and at $50 O'Clock
they We're all present. The doors of the |
big ball room on the Waldorf side We're
thrown open and the members of the
mittee headed by Mayor Harrison. en-
tered the room. Mayor Harrison then |
To the committee:
You all know Admiral Dewey is a |
modest man and man who dislikes |
speeches and who has but little |
patience with the American habit of |
He has had so many peo- |
pie to shake hands with since he ar
rived in this hospitable city that his |
hand and arm are giving out. He has |
just now sent word to me to ask that |
at the conclusion Of the invitation for /
him to visit our city there be no at
tempt on the part Of the committee to
shake hands with him. | know you
would all be glad to have him take
your hand in his. but | am certain you
must appreciate the situation and | ask
as personal favor that You honor his
request. To not to do SO might pre-
judice him against Chicago. and we are
here for the purpose of asking him to
visit us. Wait until we get him in our
own city: then we will take chances
IF shaking hands with him"
Promptly at 10 O'Clock Admiral
Dewey came into the room. He Wore a
civilian suit. with frock coat and dark
trousers and carried no hat. The in
slant ne appeared there was a burst Of
applause. He saluted and said: Good
ALL" Admiral Dewey met
Mayor Harrison as he advanced, with
cordial greeting. Mayor Harrison said:
Admiral Dewey. | appreciate your
dislike for set speeches and have, there
fore, none to make. l only want to
say that I thank you on behalf of the
Chicago committee for the honor done
is by your receiving us here, this
It is an honor second to
lone in the land. And now I wish to
extend to you, on behalf Of the COM
nittee and in behalf Of the city Of
an invitation to come to our
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