The San Francisco call., 1899-10-02

NTEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The func-
M tions and the receptions that
VI have figured so prominently in
! \ the daily life of Admiral Dewey
since his arrival off Sandy Hook
last Tuesday morning have proved al
most too much for his strength Ine
admiral has been under such per
petual physical and nervous strain
| that he is now almost exhausted. Sat
urday's ceremonies were the most tax
ing on his strength of any that he has
yet had to undergo, and he appeared
to-day looking pale and worn, despite
the fact that he retired early Sat
urday evening and had good
nights rest The admiral to-day was
too fatigued to 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
Harrison requesting that he be not ex-
pected to shake hands with the mem
bers of the committee. The admiral
explained this request by saying that
he had had so much Misunderstanding
on Saturday that his hand panied him
| severely.
Admiral Dewey rose early this morn
ing. however, sending for cup OF tea
at 6 o'clock Shortly after he ordered
a. light breakfast, which was sent to his
apartments, and which he ate alone.
When the admiral had finished his
breakfast he sent for his private physi-
clan. DR.. Percy, who was closeted with
him for few minutes. Admiral Dewey
later called on the members of his lam
! ily and his relatives and chatted with
| them for fully an hour. He received
! Mayor Van Wyck at 9 o'clock. Mayor
Van Wyck acted as an escort to the
admiral throughout the day. He was
nresent in the admirals room, he es-
corted him down to the parlor, where
the Chicago delegation was to be re-
ceived. and was the only representa-
tive of the city II caring for its gal
liant guest.
There were many callers at the Wal
dorf-Astoria who wished to send cards
TO Admiral Dewey, but few were per
mitted to do so, the admtraIs fatigue
being given as tire reason.
The dell On llOllI L 1lllIdClpAici'
headed bv Mayor Samuel H. Ashbridge,
arrived early in the day slipped into
narlor on the Thirty-third street side OF
the hotel, and were disposed OF IN
very few minutes. The admiral came
in. said good morning" to all and then
greeted Mayor Ashbridge, who lost 10
time in telling just what they were
there for. He handed the admiral an
album containing the resolutions pass
ed by the Philadelphia City Council ex-
tending the invitation officially and of
fering the freedom of the city. Mayor
Aehbridee said: I'VE know that you
have MANY engagements and we do not
ask Won to come at any special time.
We can only assure you that when ycu
do come you will receive most hearty
welcome
IT feel very much Eonored," replied
the admiral. ito receive the invitation.
I will go to Phil -delphia. but cannot
saw now when I i'll be there, although
l would be glad 70 be able to do so.''
Before the applause could get fair
start he bowed himself out. The Phila
delphians were gratified at the result
of their visit and went away satisfied
that they would some day welcome him
in the Quaker City.
At 9:15 Mayor Carter Harrison, ac-
companied by Zina r. Carter, one of
the committeeman, arrived at the ho-
tel The other members of the COM
mittee came struggling in, and at $50
they were all present. The doors of
the big ballroom on the Waldorf side
were then thrown open, and the mem
hers of the committee, headed by
Mavor Harrison, entered the room.
Mavor Harrison then said to the COM
mittee:
! modest man, and man who disilkes
speeches, and who has but little patience
With the American habit Of handshalxng.
He has had so many people to shake
| hands with since he arrived in this hos
pitabIe city that his hands and arms are
giving out. He has just now sent word
! 70 me to ask that at 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. l
know you would all be glad to nave him
take YOUR hand. but 1 am certain you
must appreciate the situation, and l ask
as a personal favor that you honor his
! 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 on 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
stant he appeared there was burst
of applause. He saluted and said:
Good morning, ALL
Admiral Dewey met Mayor Harrison
as he advanced with a cordial greeting.
Mayor Harrison said:
Admiral Dewey, 1 appreciate your dis
like for set speeches, and have therefore
none to make. l only want to say that l
thank you in behalf of the Chicago COM
receiving us here this morning. 1t is an
honor second to none in the land. And
now I wish to extend to you, on behalf
city of Chicago, an invitation to come to