The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-02


have figured so prominently in the daily
life of Admiral Dewey since his arrival
off Sandy Hook last Tuesday morning,
have proven almost too much for his
strength. The admiral has been under
such a perpetual physical and nervous
strain that he is now almost exhausted.
Saturdays ceremonies were the most
trying on his strength of any he has yet
had to undergo, and he appeared today
looking pale and worn. Despite the
fact that he retired early Saturday
evening, and enjoyed a good nights
rest, the admiral today was too fatigued
to do more than remain in his room the
greater part of the time and rest quiet
ly.
At 10 o'clock the admiral had an en-
gagement 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 so much
handshaking on Saturday that his hand
panied him severely.
Admiral Dewey rose early this morn
ing, however, sending for cup of tea
at o'clock. Shortly afterward he or,
dered a light breakfast, which was SEN
to his apartments, and which he att
alone When the admiral had finished
his breakfast, he sent for his privAre
physician, who was closeted with him
for few minutes.
Admiral Dewey later called on tIs
members of the family and the rela'
tiyes, and chatted with them for fully
an hour. He received Mayor Van Wye
about 9 o'clock Mayor Van Wyck actet
as his escort throughout the day. he
was present in the admiraPs room, ht
escorted the admiral 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 It's
gallant guest.
There were many callers at the Wal
dorf who wished to send cards to Ad.
miral Dewey, but few were permitted
to do so, the admirars fatigue being
given as the reason. During the early
part of the day the only ones who
We're honored were the members of the
Chicago committee.
The delegation from Philadelphia
headed by Mayor Samuel Ashbridge
arrived early in the day, and slipped
into a parlor on 33d street and
were disposed of in a very few minutes
The admiral came in and said Good
morning to all and then greeted May
or Ashbridge, who lost no time in tell
| ing just what they were there for. He
handed to the admiral an album con-
tanning resolutions passed by the
Philadelphia city council, extending
the invitation officially and offering
the freedom Of the city. Mayor Ash
bridge said: 1--WE know that you have
GO 1of1fc
you to come at any special time.
1--WE can only assure you that when
YOU do come you will receive c most
hearty welcome"
II feel very much honored" replied
| the admiral, ito receive the invitation.
| will go to Philadelphia, but can pol
say now when I will be there. although
I would be glad to be able to do So"
Before the applause had got fairly
started he had bowed himself out The
Philadelphians were gratified with the
result Of their visit and went away
satisfied that they would some day wei
| come him in the Quaker city
At 925, Mayor Harrison, accompanied
by one of the committee, arrived at the
hotel. The other members Of the com
nlittee came struggling in, and at 95I
o'clock they were all present. The doors
of the big ball room on the Waldor1
side were thrown open, and the mem.
bers of the committee, headed by Mayor
Harrison, entered the room.
Mayor Harrison then said to the com.
mittce: "You we'll know that the adj
miral is & modest men and man VIII;
disliEes speeches, and who has but littlt
patience with the habit of handshaking
He Eas SO many people to shake hands
with that his hand and arm are givins
| out. He has sent word to me to ask tina
at conclusion of the invitation for him
| to visit oui city, there be no attempt OF
the part of the committee to shake
! hands with him. know you would al
| be glad to have him take your hand II
| his, but / am certain you must appre-
| ciate the situation. and ! ask as a per
sonal favor that you honor his request
| To not to do so might prejudice hin
| against Chicago, and we are here fua
| the purpose Of asking him to visit us
| Wait until we get him In our own city
| then we will take chances of shankins
hands with him."
Promptly at 10 o'clock Admiral Dewey
came into the room. He wore civilian
suit, with frock coat and dark trousers
and carried no hat. The instant he APP
peared there was burst Of applause
He saluted and said: Good morning
| 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
therefore, none to make. l only want K
say that I thank you in behalf Of tn,
/ Chicago committee for the honor dons
Ius by your receiving us here this morn
ling. 1t is an honor second to none in the
Hand. and now | wish to extend to you
on behalf of the committee, and in be